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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
Clarifies the employment status of certain delivery drivers under state laws related to workers' compensation, wage and hour, temporary disability insurance, family leave, tax classification of business relationships, and unemployment insurance by establishing conditions under which delivery drivers are deemed employees of the business operating the delivery program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill clarifies the employment status of certain delivery drivers in Hawaii, establishing that they will be considered employees of the business that arranges their deliveries if they are required to meet specific delivery timeframes, including those set by automated systems, and are not allowed to refuse deliveries without facing negative consequences such as penalties, loss of work, or deactivation. This clarification applies to various state laws concerning workers' compensation, wage and hour regulations, temporary disability insurance, family leave, tax classification, and unemployment insurance, and any agreements attempting to classify these drivers as independent contractors will be considered void and unenforceable. The bill defines a "delivery driver" as someone using a personal vehicle to deliver packages from a business's facility to a customer, and it will take effect on July 1, 3000.
Committee Categories
Justice, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (14)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Ikaika Hussey (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Sean Quinlan (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Reyes Oda voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (3) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3). (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2587&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2587_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2587_HD1_HSCR285-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2587_HD1_HSCR285-26_.pdf |
| HB2587_TESTIMONY_LAB_02-10-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2587_TESTIMONY_LAB_02-10-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2587_.HTM |
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