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HI SB3186
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Glenn Wakai
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AI Summary
- Expands Hawaii's existing victim leave law to include employees who experience workplace violence or credible threats of violence, in addition to domestic and sexual violence victims
- Requires employers with 50+ employees to provide up to 10 days of paid leave per year, and employers with 49 or fewer employees to provide up to 5 days of paid leave, for safety-related legal actions stemming from workplace violence
- Paid leave can be satisfied through existing employer leave benefits (sick, vacation, or administrative leave) rather than requiring additional paid time off
- Allows leave to be used for obtaining restraining orders, participating in court proceedings, meeting with law enforcement, consulting attorneys or victim services, and addressing immediate safety risks
- Adds explicit anti-retaliation protections prohibiting employers from discharging, threatening, or discriminating against employees who exercise their rights under this law
Legislative Description
Relating To Employment Practices.
Employment Practices
Last Action
Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.
2/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor and Technology2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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