SB 555

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 21, 2025.

Workers' Compensation; Firefighters; Law Enforcement Officers; Heart Disease.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-555
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee LBT/PSM, WAM
Senate in_committee 2025-01-21
Labor / Employment
Summary

Creates a presumption for workers' compensation purposes that diseases of the heart in firefighters and law enforcement officers were proximately caused by and resulted from the nature of the person's employment if certain conditions are met. Exempts injuries caused by disease of the heart from certain time limitations applicable to workers' compensation claims. Establishes a process for regular physical examinations of firefighters and law enforcement officers to reduce heart disease risks.

Sponsor
Lynn DeCoite
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-01-21 Status in_committee
2025-01-21 Latest Action Referred to LBT/PSM, WAM.
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