HI SB 2273
died on adjournmentRELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Quick answers
Did HI SB 2273 pass?
No. HI SB 2273 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-02-04): The committee on LBT deferred the measure.
What is HI SB 2273 about?
Requires that employers pay all workers' compensation claims for compensable injuries and not deny claims without reasonable cause or during a pending investigation. Creates a presumption of compensability for claims submitted by employees excluded from coverage under the Hawaii prepaid health care act. Requires that employers notify medical services providers of any billing disagreements and allows providers to charge an additional rate to employers for outstanding balances owed for undisputed charges. Establishes dispute resolution procedures for employers and providers who have a reasonable disagreement over charges. Requires employers to deny a treatment plan within 3 days of receipt of a treatment plan or the treatment plan is deemed accepted.
Who sponsors HI SB 2273?
SAN BUENAVENTURA, CHANG, KIDANI are the primary sponsors of HI SB 2273, joined by 1 cosponsor.
Description
Requires that employers pay all workers' compensation claims for compensable injuries and not deny claims without reasonable cause or during a pending investigation. Creates a presumption of compensability for claims submitted by employees excluded from coverage under the Hawaii prepaid health care act. Requires that employers notify medical services providers of any billing disagreements and allows providers to charge an additional rate to employers for outstanding balances owed for undisputed charges. Establishes dispute resolution procedures for employers and providers who have a reasonable disagreement over charges. Requires employers to deny a treatment plan within 3 days of receipt of a treatment plan or the treatment plan is deemed accepted.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-21
- Latest action
- 2026-02-04 — The committee on LBT deferred the measure.
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- SAN BUENAVENTURAprimary
- CHANGprimary
- KIDANIprimary
- Hashimotocosponsor
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
Newest first
2026-02-04
The committee on LBT deferred the measure.
deferral
2026-01-30
The committee(s) on LBT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-26 3:01PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.
2026-01-26
Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM.
referral-committee
2026-01-21
Introduced and passed First Reading.
introduction,reading-1
2026-01-15
Pending Introduction.
Versions
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Documents
Votes
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Related bills
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