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HI HB2455
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Trish La Chica
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AI Summary
- Expands Hawaii's existing victim leave law (Section 378-72) to include workplace violence alongside domestic and sexual violence
- Employers with 50+ employees must provide up to 10 days of paid administrative leave per year for victims of workplace violence; employers with 49 or fewer employees must provide up to 5 days of paid leave
- Paid leave can be used to obtain restraining orders, participate in court proceedings, meet with law enforcement, consult attorneys, or address immediate safety risks
- Defines "workplace violence" as acts or credible threats of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, stalking, or threatening conduct arising from employment, including conduct by clients, students, parents, or members of the public
- Prohibits employer retaliation against employees exercising these leave rights and requires employers to maintain strict confidentiality of related documentation
Legislative Description
Relating To Employment Practices.
Employment Practices
Last Action
Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor and Technology3/12/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/20/2026
Labor & Public Employment2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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