STATE BILLHI SB 2055ENGROSSED

Relating To Civil Rights.

Requires the Civil Rights Commission to establish a twenty-four-hour intake helpline to assist individuals who experience or witness civil rights violations in the State. Requires the Civil Rights Commission to compile an annual report and hold an annual public hearing on data obtained through the helpline. Requires the Civil Rights Commission to compile and submit to the Legislature, and post on its website, a monthly preliminary report on data obtained through the helpline. Appropriates funds to establish an unspecified number of Civil Rights Investigator, Data Analyst, and Program Manager positions within the Civil Rights Commission. Appropriates funds for the Civil Rights Commission to contract with Aloha United Way to implement the twenty-four-hour intake helpline and for website and data development costs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Status: Engrossed; Passed its first chamber
Status date: Mar 6, 2026; 251 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2026 Regular Session

HI SB 2055 · EngrossedMar 6

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Last action: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Gedeon, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2). · Mar 25, 2026
Pending committee: Finance

Bill history

Newest first.

Mar 25, 2026Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Gedeon, Shimizu voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Garcia, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Matsumoto, Perruso excused (2).House

Mar 25, 2026Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1410-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.House

Mar 17, 2026The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Sayama, Takayama; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Cochran; 2 Noes: Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu; and Excused: none.House

Mar 12, 2026Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 03-17-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.House

Mar 10, 2026Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 16House

Mar 10, 2026Pass First ReadingHouse

Mar 6, 2026Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 36) in amended form (SD 1).House

Mar 6, 2026Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 21; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.Senate

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Mar 5, 2026One Day Notice 03-06-26.Senate

Mar 5, 2026Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2826) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.Senate

Mar 2, 2026The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Fevella; and 0 Excused: none.Senate

Feb 27, 2026The committee on WAM has rescheduled its decision making to 03-02-26 10:02AM; CR 211 & Videoconference.Senate

Feb 23, 2026The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-02-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Senate

Feb 11, 2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.Senate

Feb 11, 2026Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2157) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.Senate

Jan 30, 2026The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) San Buenaventura.Senate

Jan 27, 2026The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 01-30-26 10:00AM; CR 016 & Videoconference.Senate

Jan 22, 2026Referred to JDC, WAM.Senate

Jan 21, 2026Introduced and passed First Reading.Senate

Jan 14, 2026Pending Introduction.Senate

Recorded votes

Senate Judiciary: Passed, With AmendmentsJan 30, 2026 · Senate · 3 yea · 1 nayPassed

Senate Ways and Means: Passed, UnamendedMar 2, 2026 · Senate · 12 yea · 1 nayPassed

Subjects

Civil Rights Commission
Helpline
Annual Report
Monthly Report
Appropriations ($)
Civil Rights Violations

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