Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 614
RELATING TO HATE CRIMES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- TAM (Democratic)
- GRANDINETTI (Democratic)
- KAPELA (Democratic)
- MARTEN (Democratic)
- TAKAYAMA (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Defines "reported hate crime". Requires reporting of all possible reported hate crimes to appropriate authorities, including consistent documentation and analysis of such incidents. Requires law enforcement officers to receive annual training to identify, investigate, and document hate crimes and possible hate crimes. Requires the Attorney General to establish or update guidelines, protocols, and training materials for the reporting and investigation of hate crimes and possible hate crimes.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 17, 2025 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 21, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · House
Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.