Relating To Sex-based Discrimination.
Last status update Jan 23, 2026
What this measure contains
Clarifies and strengthens the State's protections against sex-based harassment, sex discrimination, and retaliation that occur in public schools, public charter schools, or at the University of Hawaii, including discrimination based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and pregnancy-related conditions. Establishes procedures for investigations and decision-making. Requires mandatory reporting by certain employees. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to conduct a comprehensive legal review. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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- Introduced · Official document ↗· Jan 24, 2026
- Amended · Official document ↗· Feb 19, 2026
Legislative path
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- Introduced
- SD1by EDU
Decision stages
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Education (EDU) on the introduced draft: Passed, with amendments, reported as SD1
2 aye · 1 no · 2 excused · Source roll call
Senate members along the path
| Member | EDU Introduced | Change along the path |
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| Samantha DeCorteSD-022 | No | |
| Carol FukunagaSD-011 | Excused | |
| Troy HashimotoSD-005 | Aye | |
| Michelle KidaniSD-018 | Excused | |
| Donna KimSD-014 | Aye |
Aye named · Aye* with reservations · Aye floor vote, not named as an exception · No · Excused · Changed reversed from the previous vote
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Legislative history
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Introduced.
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Passed First Reading.
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Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM.
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The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 1:02PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
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The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) DeCorte; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani, Fukunaga.
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Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2583) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.
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Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.