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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizes an eligible employee to take family leave for a qualifying military exigency under state law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill expands Hawaii's family leave law to include "qualifying military exigency," which refers to urgent needs arising from a family member's active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces, as defined by federal regulations. This means eligible employees can now take up to four weeks of family leave per year not only for childbirth, adoption, or caring for a family member with a serious health condition, but also to address situations like short-notice deployments, arranging childcare, or securing legal and financial services due to a family member's military service. The bill also clarifies that employees requesting leave for a qualifying military exigency will need to provide documentation, such as official military orders, to support their claim, and it aligns state law with federal provisions that already recognize these exigencies.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2263&year=2026 |
| Committee Report HB2263_HD1_HSCR627-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2263_HD1_HSCR627-26_.pdf |
| HB2263_HD1_TESTIMONY_LAB_02-17-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2263_HD1_TESTIMONY_LAB_02-17-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2263_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2263_HD1_HSCR197-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2263_HD1_HSCR197-26_.pdf |
| HB2263_TESTIMONY_PBS_02-06-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2263_TESTIMONY_PBS_02-06-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2263_.HTM |
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