LGBTQIA+ rights

LGBTQIA+ people deserve safety, dignity, and access to healthcare without fear of prosecution or discrimination. As federal protections erode, state-level shield laws and legal safeguards become critical.

During each legislative session, we track bills that can strengthen protections and close loopholes.

Daily updates spreadsheet

All State bills

Migrant Rights

Affordability

Healthcare

Gun Safety

Free & Fair Elections

LGBTQIA+ topics we track in the 2026 legislative session

Shield law for gender affirming care

Medical provider shield laws are state-level legal protections for healthcare providers (and sometimes patients/supporters) offering reproductive and gender-affirming care that is legal in their state, […]

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.

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date.

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

How a Bill Becomes Law in Hawaiʻi

This guide walks through the life of a bill from introduction to becoming law (or sometimes not).

Committee and procedural abbreviations

Quick guide to committee names, bill versions, and procedural terms you’ll see in session or in our daily State Bill Updates.

How to submit testimony to the Hawaiʻi State Legislature

We track the State Bills on specific issues, and when a hearing is scheduled, we ask you to submit testimony. This is how that works.

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!

Join the Public Policy Workgroup