Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2179: RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2179 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT. Primary sponsor: Tim Richards (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), KIDANI, Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC/WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By 1/1/2027, requires all law enforcement agencies in the State to maintain a policy on the visible identification of law enforcement officers. Requires law enforcement agencies to maintain confidential, accurate records documenting each officer's adherence to the agency's visible identification policy. Prohibits state and county law enforcement agencies from assisting any law enforcement operation conducted by a federal law enforcement agency that fails or refuses to maintain a policy on the visible identification of law enforcement officers that meets the standards of state law. By 1/1/2027, requires state and county law enforcement agencies to maintain a policy on the minimum requirements to cooperate with a federal law enforcement agency enforcing federal immigration laws in the State.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Les Ihara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Dru Kanuha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC/WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.