Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 554
RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- DECOITE (Democratic)
- CHANG (Democratic)
- FEVELLA (Republican)
- LEE
- C.
- MCKELVEY (Democratic)
- RHOADS (Democratic)
Cosponsors (4)
- Fukunaga (Democratic)
- Hashimoto (Democratic)
- San Buenaventura (Democratic)
- Wakai (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Requires claims of post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by first responders to be compensable under workers' compensation under certain conditions if the post-traumatic stress disorder resulted from the first responder acting within the course and scope of the first responder's employment. Defines "first responder." Exempts injuries caused by post-traumatic stress disorder from certain time limitations applicable to workers' compensation claims.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.