Hawaii Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? Yes
Hawaii law explicitly prohibits discrimination based on gender identity in employment, public accommodations and housing.
Sexual orientation protected? Yes
Hawaii law explicitly prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation in employment, public accommodations and housing.
Citations: HAW. REV. STAT. 515-2 – 7; HAW. REV. STAT. §378-1 – 3; HAW. REV. STAT. §489-2 - 3.
Prior to 2011, Hawaii law did not explicitly prohibit employment discrimination based on gender identity, however, the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, the agency responsible for enforcing the state’s non-discrimination laws, had determined that gender identity and expression were protected under the laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender.
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Last Updated: 5/3/2011