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This bill requires hotelkeepers to provide comprehensive notice to guests and third-party vendors about potential service disruptions, specifically strikes and lockouts, to protect travelers and maintain Hawaii's tourism industry. Under the proposed law, hotelkeepers must notify guests and vendors within 24 hours of learning about a strike or lockout that will last at least one calendar day, using all advertising and booking platforms. The notification must clearly describe the nature and extent of the disruption and inform guests of their right to cancel reservations without penalty. The bill defines key terms like "strike" (employee work stoppage) and "lockout" (employer's refusal to provide work) and mandates that notifications be prominent and easily noticeable. If a hotelkeeper fails to provide adequate notice or improperly charges guests for cancellations, they can be required to pay the injured party three times the amount improperly charged. The law is designed to give travelers more transparency and flexibility when booking accommodations, helping to mitigate the potential negative impacts of labor disputes on tourism. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2050, and will not apply retroactively to existing contracts or rights.

Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=182&year=2025