Informing the Legislature that on May 27, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1514 HD2 SD1 CD1 (ACT 046).

This bill, signed into law on May 27, 2026, updates Hawaii's workers' compensation system to improve how injured employees receive vocational rehabilitation services. It directly affects injured workers, employers, insurance providers, and the agencies responsible for overseeing these programs. Key changes include clarifying how rehabilitation providers are selected, requiring providers to automatically approve eligible employees for services, and outlining the steps an employer must take to object to a rehabilitation plan. Additionally, the law establishes a new unit within the rehabilitation division to set standards, certify providers, and enforce rehabilitation plans, while ensuring that retired public employees are excluded from these benefits.