Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 425
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- MATAYOSHI (Democratic)
- CHUN (Democratic)
- GARRETT (Democratic)
- HOLT
- KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY (Democratic)
- KITAGAWA (Democratic)
- LA CHICA (Democratic)
- MARTEN (Democratic)
- MORIKAWA (Democratic)
- OLDS (Democratic)
- SAYAMA (Democratic)
- TAKAYAMA (Democratic)
- TAKENOUCHI (Democratic)
- TAM (Democratic)
- TARNAS (Democratic)
- TODD (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Requires the employee to agree to subsequently work for the employer for at least 12 weeks upon return to service except under certain conditions. Effective 1/1/2026.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 17, 2025 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 21, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · House
Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2 - Jan 27, 2025 · House
Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Thursday, 01-30-25 9:00AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. - Jan 30, 2025 · House
The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.