Bill > HB956

This bill establishes a new chapter of Hawaii law specifically regulating ironworkers and iron project work, requiring that individuals who disassemble, dismantle, or demolish iron projects must have completed an approved apprenticeship program. The bill defines key terms such as "iron project" (which includes a wide range of structural work like bridges, buildings, and power plants) and "ironworker" (a person who works with structural steel and iron and is enrolled in or has completed an apprenticeship program). Violations of this requirement will result in penalties, including fines up to $500 or imprisonment up to one year for individuals who perform such work without proper certification, and fines up to $1,000 for contractors who hire non-certified workers. The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations is tasked with adopting rules to implement and enforce this new chapter, with the law taking effect immediately upon approval. The legislation aims to ensure safety and professional standards in iron-related construction and demolition work by mandating specialized training for workers in this field.

Labor and Employment

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=956&year=2026