HI HB241

Adds "invasive medical test status" and "vaccination status" as protected classes under Hawaii's employment discrimination law (HRS §378-2), prohibiting employers from refusing to hire, firing, or discriminating against employees based on these statuses.

Defines "invasive medical test" as any medical test involving puncturing/incising skin, inserting foreign material, or requiring bodily fluid/tissue/genetic material samples, with exceptions for federally or state-required tests and workplace safety screenings.

Extends the same protections to domestic workers, prohibiting discrimination based on invasive medical test status or vaccination status in compensation and terms of employment.

Adds invasive medical test status and vaccination status as prohibited bases for discrimination in places of public accommodation under HRS §489-3, ensuring equal access to goods, services, and facilities.

Takes effect upon approval.