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HI HB2209
Bill
Status
1/27/2016
Primary Sponsor
Mark Nakashima
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AI Summary
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Clarifies that employers, employment agencies, and labor organizations may refuse to hire, refer, or discharge individuals for reasons not protected under Hawaii's anti-discrimination law (sections 378-2, 378-2.3, 378-2.5, and 378-2.7).
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Replaces language specifying refusal based on "ability to perform the work" with broader language allowing adverse employment actions for "reasons other than those protected" under Hawaii's anti-discrimination statutes.
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Maintains existing exceptions to anti-discrimination law including bona fide occupational qualifications, religious organization preferences, security regulations, and disability accommodation limits.
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Takes effect on July 1, 2091.
Legislative Description
Employment Practices; Discrimination
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Representative(s) Oshiro voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Mizuno, Tokioka excused (2).
2/16/2016