Bill > HB2360

This bill establishes a paid family and medical leave insurance program in Hawaii, managed by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR), which will begin collecting payroll contributions by January 1, 2029, and start paying benefits by January 1, 2030. The program will provide benefits for various family needs, such as caring for a new child, a seriously ill family member, or a qualifying service member, as well as for an individual's own serious health condition. Eligibility for benefits is based on factors like weeks worked and wages earned, with specific provisions for public employees and self-employed individuals who elect coverage. Importantly, any benefits received under this program will be exempt from state income tax, though they may be subject to federal income tax with an option for withholding. The bill also includes protections against retaliatory personnel actions for employees who utilize these benefits and mandates that employers provide clear notice to employees about their rights under the program.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2360&year=2026