Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 424: RELATING TO LABOR STANDARDS AT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 424 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO LABOR STANDARDS AT HEALTH CARE FACILITIES. Primary sponsor: AQUINO. Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2025): Referred to LBT/HHS, WAM/JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establish certain minimum registered nurse-to-patient ratios for hospitals. Establishes a process to obtain a variance from the minimum registered nurse staffing standards. Requires hospitals to establish hospital registered nurse staffing committees by 9/1/2025 to develop and adopt registered nurse staffing plans. Requires the staffing committees to submit a charter to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Beginning 7/1/2026, requires hospitals to submit their registered nurse staffing plan on an annual basis, and implement the staffing plan. Establishes a complaint and appeals process and penalties. Appropriates funds.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQUINO | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to LBT/HHS, WAM/JDC.
- Introduced.
- Passed First Reading.