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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1791: RELATING TO WAREHOUSE WORKERS.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 1791 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO WAREHOUSE WORKERS. Primary sponsor: Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), LEE, M., Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Justin Woodson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2026): The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Establishes the Warehouse Worker Protection Act. Requires certain warehouse employers to provide written descriptions of quotas to employees and maintain records of quotas and employee work speed data. Protects employees from quotas that would prevent compliance with meal or rest periods or the use of bathroom facilities. Allows employees to request a written description of their quota and employee work speed data. Requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules to implement the provisions of the Act.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jackson SayamaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse21
Greggor IlaganPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
LEEPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
M.Primary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Lisa MartenPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse51
Scot MatayoshiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse49
Ikaika OldsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse23
Gregg TakayamaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Jenna TakenouchiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse27
David TarnasPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse8
Justin WoodsonPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse9

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. The committee(s) on LAB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
  2. Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Tuesday, 02-10-26 9:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  3. Referred to LAB, JHA, referral sheet 1
  4. Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  5. Pending introduction.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source