Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission

The Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission advises ke Kiaʻāina and nā keʻena mokuʻāina on issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other gender and sexual minority residents of Hawaii. Hoʻomohala ʻia policy nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo, reviews state programs for equity and inclusion, and provides community outreach and education. Hawaii was among the first states to legally recognize same-sex civil unions and has a history of LGBTQ+ rights leadership.

LGBTQ+ residents and their families in Hawaii have a formal voice in ke aupuni mokuʻāina through this commission, which can advocate for nondiscrimination protections, healthcare access, and supportive services. Hiki i nā lālā kaiaulu ke attend nā hālāwai lehulehu and submit input on policy priorities.