Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 794: RELATING TO IMMIGRATION DETENTION FACILITIES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 794 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO IMMIGRATION DETENTION FACILITIES. Primary sponsor: Karl Rhoads (Democratic), AQUINO, Stanley Chang (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the Department of Land and Natural Resources and Board of Land and Natural Resources from disposing of or approving the use or setting aside of public lands for the establishment of any immigration detention facility. Prohibits state and county agencies from contracting with the federal government for this purpose.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Re-Referred to WLA, JDC.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Re-Referred to WTL, JDC.
- Referred to WTL/EIG, JDC.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.