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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2389: 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

SB 2389 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO WAREHOUSE WORKERS. Primary sponsor: Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): The committee on LBT deferred the measure.

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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 5 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Brandon ElefantePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate16
Stanley ChangPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9
Lynn DeCoitePrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate7
Kurt FevellaPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate20
Rachele LamosaoPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate19
Karl RhoadsPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate13

“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 on LBT deferred the measure.
  2. The committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-02-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
  3. Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.
  4. Introduced and passed First Reading.
  5. Pending Introduction.

Sources

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