Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 856: RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 856 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO IMMIGRATION. Primary sponsor: AQUINO, Stanley Chang (Democratic), Donna Kim (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a standard for covered educational entities and certain health facilities when interacting with federal immigration authorities regarding civil immigration violations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Donna Kim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to HHS/EDU, JDC.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.