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This bill prohibits Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and Board of Land and Natural Resources from using, disposing of, or setting aside public lands for immigration detention facilities. The bill also prevents state and county agencies from entering into contracts with the federal government for establishing such facilities. An "immigration detention facility" is specifically defined as a location where individuals are incarcerated while undergoing deportation proceedings to determine whether they will be deported or permitted to remain in the United States. The legislation effectively creates a legal barrier to the creation of immigration detention centers on public lands in Hawaii, reflecting potential concerns about federal immigration enforcement practices and the treatment of individuals in deportation proceedings. The bill would take effect immediately upon approval by the appropriate governmental authority.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=794&year=2025