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HB 2540STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Prohibits with certain exceptions, the use of facial coverings and requires visible identification by law enforcement officers and their vehicles in the performance of their duties. Requires state and county law enforcement agencies to establish policies regarding state and county cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement. Prohibits law enforcement officers from prolonging a stop to inquire about a person's civil immigration status. Establishes criminal offenses for use of a mask or facial covering by a law enforcement officer, lack of visible identification, and unauthorized civil immigration arrest or detention. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)

Voted 4/17/2026View source

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How representatives voted

25 yea·5 nay·3 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 4/17/2026Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
  2. 4/16/2026House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
  3. 4/14/2026Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 700) in amended form (SD 2).
  4. 4/14/2026Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
  5. 4/10/202648 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26.
  6. 4/10/2026Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3805) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
  7. 4/7/2026The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
  8. 4/1/2026The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
  9. 3/30/2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
  10. 3/30/2026Reported from PSM/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3239) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.