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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 3237: RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 3237 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS. Primary sponsor: Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Re-Referred to PSM/GVO, WAM/JDC.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Establishes statewide standards for state and county agencies, officers, and employees, and recipients of state funds, to limit participation in civil immigration enforcement in or near protected community locations that provide state-funded services related to education, physical or mental health, social services such as shelter care or food assistance, or access to justice, including schools, health care facilities, libraries, shelters, and places of worship. Requires the Department of Education, State Public Charter School Commission, University of Hawaii, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Hawaii State Public Library System, and Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to adopt and post written policies, provide annual staff training, and maintain data privacy protections. Appropriates funds for implementation by the Attorney General.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Rachele LamosaoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate19
Stanley ChangPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Brandon ElefantePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate16
Karl RhoadsPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate13
Joy San BuenaventuraPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Re-Referred to PSM/GVO, WAM/JDC.
  2. Referred to PSM/EIG/GVO, WAM/JDC.
  3. Introduced.
  4. Passed First Reading.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source