SB856

Hawaii SB856 protects the privacy of immigrants by restricting the collection and sharing of immigration status information in schools and hospitals.

Hawaii SB856 aims to safeguard the privacy and confidentiality of immigrants by limiting the collection and sharing of their immigration status information in educational and healthcare settings. The bill mandates that schools and hospitals do not collect or share information about a student's or patient's immigration status unless required by law or judicial warrant. It also requires federal immigration enforcement officers to obtain approval from school and hospital officials before entering these facilities.