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SB 357

RELATING TO LABOR.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Troy Hashimoto and 2 co-sponsors

Hawaii SB 357 labor bill was introduced and referred to committees in early 2025 but carried over to 2026, indicating substantial provisions requiring further legislative review.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 357

Legislative bill overview

SB 357 is a Hawaii labor bill introduced by senators Karl Rhoads, Troy Hashimoto, and Michelle Kidani. The bill was introduced in January 2025, passed first reading, and referred to the Labor and Technology (LBT) and Judiciary (JDC) committees before being carried over to the 2026 session for further consideration.

Why is this important

The bill's referral to both labor and judiciary committees suggests it addresses substantive labor law changes that may have legal implications. Being carried over to the next session indicates either complexity requiring additional review or scheduling constraints, meaning stakeholders should monitor its progress in 2026 when detailed provisions become available.

Potential points of contention

  • Specific bill language and provisions have not been publicly disclosed yet, making substantive analysis impossible at this stage
  • The dual committee referral suggests potential overlap between labor regulations and legal/constitutional concerns that sponsors may need to reconcile
  • Timing of carryover suggests possible disagreement or need for additional stakeholder input before advancement

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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