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HI HB1514
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Scot Matayoshi
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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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