Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1514: RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1514 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Primary sponsor: Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), LEE, M., Lisa Marten (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 27, 2026): Act 046, 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1146).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Clarifies the process for selecting a certified provider of vocational rehabilitation services. Requires certified providers to automatically approve vocational rehabilitation services for an injured employee if those services will likely be required for suitable gainful employment and the initial evaluation report finds the injured employee feasible to participate. Requires providers to file an employee's vocational rehabilitation plan no later than one hundred twenty days after submitting an initial evaluation report, unless extended by the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations. Clarifies the process for an employer to object to a vocational rehabilitation plan. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Lisa Kitagawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 046, 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1146).
- Act 046, on 05/27/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1146).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 882).
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 803).
- Transmitted to Governor.
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 4-26) as amended in (CD 1).
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Thursday, 04-30-26.
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 4-26).
- 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-26
- The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Keohokalole, Moriwaki; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
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