Legislative record

HB 425STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT.

Establishes a paid family leave program for state and county employees. Authorizes a qualifying employee to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth or placement of a child or to care for a family member who has a serious health condition. Requires the employee to agree to subsequently work for the employer for at least 12 weeks upon return to service except under certain conditions. Effective 1/1/2026.

Voted 12/8/2025

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Docket history

Action history

  1. 12/8/2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  2. 1/30/2025The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
  3. 1/27/2025Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Thursday, 01-30-25 9:00AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  4. 1/21/2025Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2
  5. 1/21/2025Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  6. 1/17/2025Pending introduction.