HI HB2473

Changes first violation penalties from mandatory ("shall") to discretionary ("may") assessment, with penalty equal to 10% of back wages owed plus up to $1,000 per offense.

Changes second violation penalties from mandatory to discretionary assessment, with penalty equal to back wages owed plus up to $10,000 for each offense committed within two years of first violation notification.

Removes minimum penalty floor amounts ($25 for first offense, $100 for second offense) and replaces with maximum penalty caps ($1,000 and $10,000 respectively).

Applies only to violations occurring after the effective date; does not affect penalties incurred or proceedings begun before July 1, 2030.

Effective date: July 1, 2030.