Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2663: 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
SB 2663 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION. Primary sponsor: Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Reported from LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2168) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires an employer to transmit written approval or denial of a treatment plan to the physician who transmitted the plan for approval within seven days of receipt of the plan. Clarifies provisions relating to denying a treatment plan, burden of proof, and objections. Establishes fines and requires the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations to assess penalties. Authorizes the Director to enforce penalties. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Elefante | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported from LBT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2168) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.
- The committee(s) on LBT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in LBT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Lamosao, Ihara, Moriwaki; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
- The committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-02-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.