HI HB2319

Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 571-52.2(g) to authorize courts to impose fines up to $1,000 on employers who fail to comply with income withholding orders for child support, in addition to existing liability for unpaid amounts.

Modifies Section 576E-16(c) to add authority for courts to fine employers up to $1,000 for violating income withholding orders, while clarifying employer liability applies regardless of whether the correct amount was withheld.

Changes Section 576E-16(e) penalty provision from criminal misdemeanor prosecution to civil fines not exceeding $1,000 for employers who refuse to hire, discharge, or take disciplinary action against employees subject to income withholding orders.

Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (note: appears to be drafting error; likely intended as July 1, 2018).