THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	2057
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to Law Enforcement.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. Chapter 139, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§139-   Federal law enforcement collaboration; prohibited. (a) Except as required by federal or state law, no law enforcement shall use any personnel or funds originating in the State to assist or facilitate conduct by federal agents that exceeds their statutory duty or authority.

(b) Except as required by federal or state law, no law enforcement officer shall assist or cooperate with; or allow time, money, facilities, property, equipment, personnel, or other resources to be used to facilitate federal agents in an operation that seeks to identify, arrest, or impose any other criminal or civil penalty on a person or entity for:

(1) Activities protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution; or

(2) Immigration enforcement purposes, including immigration enforcement that occurs at or near a school, health facility, place of worship, or courthouse."

SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

State Agencies; Law Enforcement; Federal Agents; Assistance; Prohibition; First Amendment; Immigration Enforcement

Description:

Prohibits law enforcement agencies from using any personnel or funds originating in the state to assist or facilitate conduct by federal agents that exceeds their statutory duty or authority. Prohibits law enforcement officers from assisting or cooperating with or allowing resources to be used to facilitate federal agents engaged in operations that target individuals or entities for activities protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution or immigration enforcement operations.

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