HI SB2763

Requires each Hawaii hospital to establish a registered nurse staffing committee by September 1, 2026, with a majority of members being nonsupervisory nurses providing direct patient care.

Mandates annual adoption of hospital-wide staffing plans by July 1, 2027, incorporating minimum nurse-to-patient ratios based on professional specialty organization recommendations.

Establishes enforcement through the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, including complaint investigations, administrative appeals, and civil penalties of $100-$5,000 per day for violations.

Prohibits retaliation against nurses, patients, and others who report staffing concerns or participate in enforcement proceedings.

Requires the Center for Nursing to develop an online dashboard displaying staffing standards recommended by professional specialty organizations for use in hospital staffing plans.