Hawaii Senate Bill 859: Relating To Public Employment.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

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.

Latest action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (2025-12-08)

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