Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 1244
RELATING TO LABOR STANDARDS AT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- QUINLAN (Democratic)
- AMATO (Democratic)
- GARCIA (Republican)
- GRANDINETTI (Democratic)
- KAPELA (Democratic)
- LA CHICA (Democratic)
- LAMOSAO (Democratic)
- LOWEN (Democratic)
- MATSUMOTO (Republican)
- PERRUSO (Democratic)
- POEPOE (Democratic)
- REYES ODA (Republican)
- SOUZA (Republican)
- TAM (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Establishes certain minimum registered nurse-to-patient staffing requirements for hospitals. No later than 9/1/2025, requires hospitals to create hospital registered nurse staffing committees. Beginning 7/1/2026, requires hospitals to implement registered nurse staffing plans. Appropriates funds.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 22, 2025 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 23, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 27, 2025 · House
Referred to HLT/LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 4 - Feb 3, 2025 · House
Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT/LAB on Wednesday, 02-05-25 9:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. - Feb 5, 2025 · House
The committee(s) on HLT/LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.