HB 852 Summary

• Adds "political affiliation" as a protected class under Hawaii's discrimination laws, defined as the state of belonging to or endorsing a political party

• Prohibits employers from refusing to hire, discharging, or discriminating against employees based on political affiliation in compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment

• Extends political affiliation protections to employment agencies, labor organizations, apprenticeship agreements, and domestic workers

• Prohibits discrimination based on political affiliation in places of public accommodation regarding goods, services, facilities, and accommodations

• Takes effect upon approval