Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 424
RELATING TO LABOR STANDARDS AT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- AQUINO
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Establish certain minimum registered nurse-to-patient ratios for hospitals. Establishes a process to obtain a variance from the minimum registered nurse staffing standards. Requires hospitals to establish hospital registered nurse staffing committees by 9/1/2025 to develop and adopt registered nurse staffing plans. Requires the staffing committees to submit a charter to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Beginning 7/1/2026, requires hospitals to submit their registered nurse staffing plan on an annual basis, and implement the staffing plan. Establishes a complaint and appeals process and penalties. Appropriates funds.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 16, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 16, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Referred to LBT/HHS, WAM/JDC. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.