HawaiiSB 8542025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate

RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.

Sponsored By: Henry J.C. Aquino (Democratic)

In Committee

Summary

Establishes a Universal Representation in Immigration Proceedings Program within the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Office of Community Services to provide access to legal representation, under certain conditions. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

DLIROffice of Community ServicesUniversal Representation in Immigration Proceedings ProgramImmigrationLegal RepresentationReportsAppropriationsLBT, WAM/JDC

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Henry J.C. Aquino

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Stanley Chang

    Democratic • Senate

  • Kurt Fevella

    Republican • Senate

  • Troy N. Hashimoto

    Democratic • Senate

  • Angus L.K. McKelvey

    Democratic • Senate

  • Karl Rhoads

    Democratic • Senate

  • III Richards

    Democratic • Senate

  • Joy A. San Buenaventura

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

    12/8/2025
  2. Re-Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC.

    2/4/2025Senate
  3. Referred to LBT, WAM.

    1/23/2025Senate
  4. Passed First Reading.

    1/21/2025Senate
  5. Introduced.

    1/17/2025Senate

Bill Text

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