Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 480: RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 480 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Primary sponsor: Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), LEE, M., Jackson Sayama (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes an attending physician to request a functional capacity examination and refer an injured employee for the examination without first obtaining permission from the employee's employer. Allows licensed occupational and physical therapists to be deemed qualified to perform functional capacity examinations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Lisa Kitagawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jackson Sayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
- House Conferee(s) discharged.
- Senate Conferee(s) discharged.
- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 2:30PM in Conference Room 016.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 4:30PM in Conference Room 325.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 5:29PM in Conference Room 325.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 04-25-25 10:00AM in conference room 016.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-24-25 10:00AM in conference room 016.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-23-25 10:01AM in conference room 016.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-22-25 10:01AM in conference room 016.
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