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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2042: RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.

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 2042 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Primary sponsor: Garner Shimizu (Republican), Della Belatti (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Referred to LAB, CPC, referral sheet 3.

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Official summary

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

Requires an audit for a self-insured employer or an insurance carrier that defaults in workers' compensation payments to identify other instances of unpaid compensation claims.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Garner ShimizuPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse32
Della BelattiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse26
Ikaika HusseyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse29
Kim Coco IwamotoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse25
Lauren MatsumotoPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse38

“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. Referred to LAB, CPC, referral sheet 3
  2. Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  3. Pending introduction.

Sources

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