Bill > HB2541

This bill amends existing Hawaii law to prohibit discrimination based on a person's immigration status in various areas, including employment, housing, public accommodations, and access to state-funded services. Specifically, it adds "immigration status" to the list of protected characteristics in sections related to the purpose and intent of discrimination laws, unlawful discriminatory practices in employment, prohibitions in public accommodations, and discriminatory practices in real estate transactions. The bill clarifies that certain actions, such as verifying immigration status or discriminating based on it when required by federal law, would not be considered violations of these new protections. The intent is to align Hawaii's laws with its diverse population, where immigrants constitute a significant portion of residents, and to prevent multifaceted discrimination.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2541&year=2026