SB2054 restricts Hawaii National Guard deployments

Detected April 7th, 2026

Summary

Hawaii Senate Bill 2054 passed the legislature, prohibiting the Hawaii National Guard from deploying to assist federal troops, federal law enforcement, or the National Guard of any other state operating in Hawaii when the Governor has objected to such deployments. The bill cleared both chambers with amendments and was transmitted to the Governor for signing. The bill relates to public safety and state authority over National Guard operations.

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What changed

SB2054 establishes a new restriction on Hawaii National Guard deployments, prohibiting the Guard from assisting federal troops, federal law enforcement, or other state National Guards operating in Hawaii when the Governor has objected to such deployments. The bill passed with amendments in both chambers after committee review by PBS and JHA in the House and JDC in the Senate.

For the Hawaii National Guard and state defense officials, this bill significantly curtails operational flexibility and creates a mandatory review process requiring Governor approval or non-objection before any supported deployment. Federal agencies and other states' National Guards planning operations in Hawaii will need to coordinate directly with the Governor's office to obtain clearance, as unilateral deployments opposed by the Governor are now prohibited under state law.

What to do next

Monitor for Governor's signature and effective date confirmation
Review internal National Guard deployment authorization procedures for Governor objection protocols
Assess coordination agreements with federal agencies and other state National Guards for compliance

Source document (simplified)

ChangeBridge / Hawaii / SB2054 Passed SB2054 Senate Bill Passed 2026-03-10

Relating To Public Safety.

Prohibits the Hawaii National Guard from deploying to assist federal troops, federal law enforcement, or the national guard of any other state operating in Hawaii when the Governor has objected to the deployments. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Bill Details

State Hawaii

Session 2026 Regular Session

Chamber Senate

Official Source www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_ind...

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Action History

2026-04-06 H Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Kong, Matsumoto, Muraoka, Shimizu voting no (7) and Representative(s) Cochran, Olds, Quinlan excused (3). Transmitted to Senate. 2026-04-01 H Forty-eight (48) hours notice Monday, 04-06-26. 2026-04-01 H Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1662-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading. 2026-03-25 H The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Kahaloa, Takayama; Ayes with reservations: none; 2 Noes: Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu; and 4 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Sayama, Cochran. 2026-03-23 H Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 03-25-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 2026-03-23 H Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Matsumoto, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (6) and Representative(s) Cochran, Kong, Lowen, Perruso, Poepoe, Quinlan excused (6). 2026-03-23 H Reported from PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1320-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA. 2026-03-18 H The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Belatti, Iwamoto, Hashem, Ichiyama, Morikawa, Poepoe, Woodson, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Shimizu; and Excused: none. 2026-03-12 H Bill scheduled to be heard by PBS on Wednesday, 03-18-26 9:30AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. 2026-03-12 H Referred to PBS, JHA, referral sheet 17 2026-03-12 H Pass First Reading 2026-03-10 H Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 158) in amended form (SD 2). 2026-03-10 S Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. 2026-03-06 S 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26. 2026-03-06 S Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3055) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). 2026-02-26 S The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. 2026-02-23 S The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-26-26 10:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. 2026-02-19 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. 2026-02-19 S Reported from PSM/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2380) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC. 2026-02-10 S The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Fevella; and 0 Excused: none. 2026-02-10 S The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Lee, C., Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) DeCorte; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Inouye. 2026-02-06 S The committee(s) on PSM/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-26 3:07PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. 2026-01-22 S Referred to PSM/EIG, JDC. 2026-01-21 S Introduced and passed First Reading. 2026-01-14 S Pending Introduction.

Votes

2026-02-10 Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs: Passed, With Amendments Yea: 3 Nay: 1 2026-02-10 Senate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs: Passed, With Amendments Yea: 4 Nay: 1 2026-02-26 Senate Judiciary: Passed, With Amendments Yea: 4 Nay: 1

Committee Referrals

2026-01-22 S Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs 2026-02-19 S Judiciary 2026-03-12 H Public Safety 2026-03-23 H Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs