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HI HB2042

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Garner Shimizu

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Director of Labor to conduct an audit of all active workers' compensation claims when a self-insured employer or insurance carrier defaults on payment and triggers the existing 20% penalty
  • Addresses the problem of compensation claims going unpaid for extended periods before defaults are noticed and enforced
  • Aims to identify other potentially unpaid compensation claims beyond the specific default that triggered the audit
  • Amends Section 386-92 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes by adding a new subsection (b) mandating the audit requirement
  • Takes effect on July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating To Workers' Compensation.

Penalties

Last Action

Referred to LAB, CPC, referral sheet 3

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor & Public Employment1/28/2026

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