Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 859
RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- AQUINO
- CHANG (Democratic)
- FEVELLA (Republican)
- FUKUNAGA (Democratic)
- GABBARD (Democratic)
- MCKELVEY (Democratic)
- RHOADS (Democratic)
- RICHARDS (Democratic)
- SAN BUENAVENTURA (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Referred to LBT, WAM/JDC. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.