SB3024Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Sex-based Discrimination.
Introduced by Chris Lee, District 25
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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)
Where it stands
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.
February 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments · February 18, 2026
2
Yes
1
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Troy Hashimoto | 5 | Yes |
| Carol Fukunaga | 11 | Absent |
| Donna Kim | 14 | Yes |
| Michelle Kidani | 18 | Absent |
| Samantha DeCorte | 22 | No |
Bill history
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM.
The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 1:02PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
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.
Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2583) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.
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