2026 legislative goals
This page lists the isues we’re championing at the legislature during the 2026 session. Use the links below to navigate to a specific issue and find out more about the bills we track!
Members of the Public Policy Action Group will find the latest updates in the spreadsheet.
Migrant Rights
Affordability
Healthcare
LGBTQIA+
Gun Safety
Free & Fair Elections
Migrant rights
No secret police: establish No Masking and law enforcement IDÂ
Enact a statute that requires immigration and law enforcement to be in uniform, with identification and no mask, with limited exceptions for medical reasons or undercover work.
Limit state collaboration with DHS, ICE, and CBP
Seek new laws to limit deployment of the National Guard and prohibit agreements under §287(g) or others that would require state or county agencies and personnel to support or collaborate with actions that would violate the rights of residents or result in immigration enforcement.
Establish safe places
Secure state law to replace the cancelled federal policy to limit immigration enforcement in churches, courts, schools, hospitals and health care centers/facilities so our non-citizen population are able to safely participate in activities that make all residents – documented and undocumented – safe and strong.
Healthy women and children regardless of immigration status
Provide Medicaid coverage to all pregnant women and children regardless of immigration status.
Protect our right to record law enforcement activities
Affirm and protect citizens’ first amendment right to record and document law enforcement activity as it happens.
Develop resources for immigration targets to get help
Create and fund a helpline and other resources for persons involved with ICE actions.
Good government: free & Fair elections
Curb the influence of big money in elections
Close campaign finance loopholes
Expand publicly funded elections
Protect election integrity & expand voter access
Affordability for working families: taxes and subsidies
Tax wealth like work
Stop tax cuts for the wealthy
Child and dependent care tax credit
Childcare subsidies for disabled caregivers
Hawaiʻi RxKids Program (TANF)
Raise millionaires' income tax
Healthcare access
Support Hawaiʻi's vaccine policies
Protect abortion access and privacy
Healthy women and children regardless of immigration status
Support healthcare safety net providers
State-funded programs for uninsured
LGBTQIA+ rights
Shield law for gender affirming care
Gun safety
Penalties for Firearms Violations
Enforcing Protective Orders against Gun Violence
Prohibit Assault Firearms
Gun violence prevention
How you can make a difference
Take action when it counts
Know when issues come up and action needs to be taken, like contacting your representative or joining a protest or campaign.
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Join our Public Policy Action Group
Submit testimony when hearings come up on the issues above. We’ll track bills and other events, and send you an email when it’s time to make your voice heard.
Resources related to the legislative session
Shape policy
From basic democracy to keeping daily life affordable, many new policies put Hawaiian families and individuals at risk.
But when we work together to testify on legislation, engage with lawmakers, and keep them accountable — we have the power to protect our communities.
Join us to raise your voice on issues that matter!
Migrant Rights
Affordability
Healthcare
LGBTQIA+
Gun Safety