Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 205: RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 205 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Primary sponsor: Lisa Marten (Democratic), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), LEE, M., Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes a payment rate not to exceed cost plus forty per cent for nonprescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, or nonlegend drugs for workers' compensation purposes, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Jackson Sayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Lisa Kitagawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Thursday, 02-06-25 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 8) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).
- The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M., Garrett, Kapela, Kong, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by LAB on Tuesday, 01-28-25 9:00AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.