Hawaii State LGBTQ Plus Commission

This is the official channel for the Hawai‘i State LGBTQ Plus Commission.

Purpose.  The legislature finds that there is a need to establish a body to improve the State's interface with members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus community; identify the short- & long-range needs of its members; & ensure that there is an effective means of researching, planning, & advocating for the equity of this population in all aspects of state government.  Accordingly, the purpose of this chapter is to establish a commission to provide for a statewide program, on a permanent & continuing basis, on the status of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, plus individuals in Hawaii. (HRS 369)

The Commission was created by legislative action via Act 41 SLH 2022. The inaugural Commissioners were sworn into office by Lt. Governor Sylvia Luke on the 55th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising - June 28, 2024.