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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibits a person from falsely impersonating an employee organization representative. Establishes a cause of action and penalties for violations. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill prohibits any person from falsely impersonating an employee organization representative, which is defined as an employee, staff member, or agent of an employee organization, an elected or appointed official within an employee organization, or a public employee designated by the exclusive representative to represent employees in a bargaining unit. Falsely impersonating means using fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit to make a communication that appears to be authorized by an employee organization when it is not. If a violation occurs, an employee organization can file a civil lawsuit seeking an injunction, damages (including punitive damages), or other relief, and will also receive a set amount of liquidated damages per incident.
Committee Categories
Justice, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. (on 02/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3055&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB3055_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB3055_SD1_SSCR2265_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB3055_SD1_SSCR2265_.pdf |
| SB3055_TESTIMONY_LBT_02-06-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB3055_TESTIMONY_LBT_02-06-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB3055_.HTM |
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