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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amends the qualifications for unemployed individuals who are able to receive unemployment benefits. Beginning 4/1/2027, removes the two-year limitation on the recoupment of overpayments. Beginning 4/1/2027, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to assess and collect a service charge for dishonored unemployment insurance assessments. Beginning 4/1/2027, specifies that employers must report separation and wage information within five calendar days of notice being sent, whether by mail or electronic notification. Beginning 4/1/2027, increases the penalty for failure to report separations or wages and for failure to file or for filing insufficient wage reports. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 3000, with specific sections taking effect on April 1, 2027, amends Hawaii's Employment Security Law to modify unemployment benefit qualifications and employer reporting requirements. Beginning April 1, 2027, the two-year limit on recouping overpaid unemployment benefits will be removed, and the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations will be required to charge a service fee for dishonored unemployment insurance assessments, with these fees going into a special administration fund. Also starting April 1, 2027, employers must report employee separation and wage information within five calendar days of receiving notice, whether by mail or electronically, and penalties for failing to report this information or for filing incomplete wage reports will significantly increase from $10 or $30 to $300.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Consumer Protection & Commerce Hearing (14:00:00 3/3/2026 Conference Room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE) (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2165&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2165_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2165_HD1_HSCR281-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2165_HD1_HSCR281-26_.pdf |
| HB2165_TESTIMONY_LAB_02-10-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2165_TESTIMONY_LAB_02-10-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2165_.HTM |
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