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HI HB1241

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Diamond Garcia

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all Hawaii state agencies to offer reinstatement with back pay to former employees who resigned or were dismissed solely for not complying with COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements

  • Agencies must extend reinstatement offers within 90 days of the Act's effective date

  • If the original position is no longer available, agencies must offer an equivalent position with equivalent benefits, pay, and terms, plus back pay based on the former position

  • Applies to all executive, legislative, and judicial branch agencies, including the Department of Education, University of Hawaii, and Office of Hawaiian Affairs

  • Takes effect upon approval

Legislative Description

Relating To Public Employment.

Public Employment

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Labor & Public Employment1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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