HB 205 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.

Summary

Establishes a payment rate not to exceed cost plus forty per cent for nonprescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, or nonlegend drugs for workers' compensation purposes, subject to certain conditions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025

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What changed between versions

HB205 → HB205_HD1 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to clarify that reimbursement rates for nonprescription and over-the-counter drugs used in workers' compensation shall not exceed the original cost plus 40%. The text was also updated to specify that these rates apply to 'insurance policies' rather than just insurance generally. Additionally, the effective date of the law was changed from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 3000, likely as a placeholder or clerical error during the drafting process.

Scope change

The bill's scope was clarified to explicitly apply to workers' compensation insurance policies, ensuring the rate cap covers the specific financial instruments used for claims.

REQUIREMENT

Changed the reimbursement rule from 'cost plus forty per cent' to 'not exceed cost plus forty per cent' to establish a clear maximum limit.

DEFINITION

Updated the text to specify that the cost cap applies to 'workers' compensation insurance policies' instead of just 'insurance'.

TIMELINE

Altered the effective date from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 3000, indicating a significant clerical change or placeholder that requires attention.

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Committee

Jan 30, 2025

Committee

Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 8) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.

lower

Jan 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M., Garrett, Kapela, Kong, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.

lower

Jan 21, 2025

Committee

Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1

lower

Jan 16, 2025

Introduced

Introduced and Pass First Reading.

lower

Jan 15, 2025

Introduced

Pending introduction.

lower

7 primary · 0 co-sponsors