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HI HB1514

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scot Matayoshi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Injured employees must select a certified vocational rehabilitation provider within 30 days of referral; if they fail to do so, the employer selects the provider instead.
  • Providers must automatically approve vocational rehabilitation services when they determine an injured employee will likely need such services to return to suitable gainful employment and the initial evaluation finds the employee feasible to participate.
  • Vocational rehabilitation plans must be filed within 120 days after the provider submits an initial evaluation report, with possible extensions at the director's discretion.
  • Employers have 10 calendar days from receipt of a vocational rehabilitation plan to submit written objections to the director, with receipt defined as transmission with reasonable evidence of delivery.
  • The act takes effect July 1, 3000 (placeholder date).

Legislative Description

Relating To Workers' Compensation.

DLIR

Last Action

Referred to LBT, WAM.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor and Technology3/12/2026
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/20/2026
Labor & Public Employment1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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