HI HB1469

Prohibits all unpaid internships in Hawaii except for student internships that meet specific criteria under state wage laws

Requires unpaid student internships to provide training similar to educational programs, benefit the student, and include close supervision without displacing regular employees

Mandates written notification to students that they will not receive wages and are not considered employees for minimum wage purposes

Restricts internship programs from offering employee benefits, requiring job acceptance upon completion, or designing training exclusively for the sponsoring employer

Defines "student" as anyone enrolled at least part-time in a secondary or post-secondary educational institution pursuing a degree, certificate, or diploma, including during breaks between semesters