Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SR9

Introduced

1/28/26

Refer

2/13/26

Report Pass

4/8/26

Passed

4/9/26

Caption

Requesting The United States Congress To Pass Legislation To Amend The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 To Prohibit Discrimination On The Basis Of Sex, Sexual Orientation, And Gender Identity In Employment, Housing, Public Accommodations, Education, Federally Funded Programs, Credit, And Jury Service.

Impact

If passed, SR9 would contribute to a more equitable legal framework within the nation by ensuring protections for sexual and gender minorities across a range of contexts, including employment, housing, public accommodations, education, and federally funded programs. This amendment seeks to address the gaps in current federal law, especially given that many states do not provide comprehensive protections for these individuals. Hawaii has made strides toward inclusivity, but advocates argue that federal legislation is necessary to guarantee uniform protections nationwide.

Summary

Senate Resolution 9 (SR9), introduced in the Hawaii Senate during the Regular Session of 2026, seeks to urge the United States Congress to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The proposed amendment aims to expand the existing protections against discrimination to explicitly include individuals based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity. This resolution reflects a broader movement towards inclusivity and equal rights, recognizing the historical marginalization and discrimination faced by sexual and gender minorities in the United States.

Contention

While SR9 aims to bolster civil rights for sexual and gender minorities, there may be contention regarding the implications of such an amendment. Opponents could argue that expanding protections might infringe on perceived religious freedoms or contradict existing state laws in certain areas. Advocates for the bill argue that it is crucial to dismantle barriers to equality and address discrimination that still persists, emphasizing that these measures are essential for protecting vulnerable populations across the country.

Latest HI SR9 Activity

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Companion Bills

HI HR4

Same As Requesting The United States Congress To Pass Legislation To Amend The Civil Rights Act Of 1964 To Prohibit Discrimination On The Basis Of Sex, Sexual Orientation, And Gender Identity In Employment, Housing, Public Accommodations, Education, Federally Funded Programs, Credit, And Jury Service.

HI SCR11

Previously Filed As

HI HCR100

Requesting The State Of Hawaii To Require That Any Individual Or Group That Administers The Mandatory Harassment And Discrimination Training To Employees Demonstrate Adequate Competency In Lgbtq+ (lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, And More Identities) Identity And Culturally Specific Gender Identity Relevant To Hawaii.

HI HR96

HI SR81

Ratifying A Proposed Amendment To The Constitution Of The United States Giving The Congress Of The United States Power To Limit, Regulate, And Prohibit The Labor Of Persons Under Eighteen Years Of Age.

HI SR14

Requesting The Postmaster General Of The United States Postal Service To Build A New And Larger Pearl City Post Office At The United States Navy Property On The Pearl City Peninsula With A Larger Parking Lot For Employees And Customers.

HI SR215

Requesting The Department Of Accounting And General Services, Department Of Land And Natural Resources, And The City And County Of Honolulu Department Of Parks And Recreation To Provide Universal Changing Accommodations In All State Facilities, State Parks, And City And County Parks.

HI SR20

Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Petition The United States Department Of Agriculture To Address The Lack Of Parity Between Hawaii And Other States And Territories Pertaining To The Export Of Agricultural Goods.

HI HCR33

Requesting The Postmaster General Of The United States Postal Service To Relocate The Pearl City Post Office To The United States Navy Property On The Pearl City Peninsula.

HI SR68

Requesting The United States Congress To Remove Cannabis From The Federal Controlled Substances Act, Provide Support To States That Are In The Process Of Clearing Cannabis Offenses From Defendants' Records, And Facilitate The Full Spectrum Of Banking Services For Cannabis-related Businesses.

HI SB1010

Relating To Sex-based Discrimination.

HI HR32

Requesting The Postmaster General Of The United States Postal Service To Relocate The Pearl City Post Office To The United States Navy Property On The Pearl City Peninsula.

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