Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 2509
RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- SHIMIZU (Republican)
- COCHRAN (Republican)
- GARCIA (Republican)
- IWAMOTO (Democratic)
- MATSUMOTO (Republican)
- REYES ODA (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Establishes a three-year homelessness sanctuary pilot program to be administered by the Coordinator on Homelessness on designated land for the pilot program, which shall serve as a safe location for unhoused women and young children, under the age of ten, to reside and access services. Requires the Coordinator on Homelessness and the Coordinator's partner agencies to provide certain facilities and services to the designated location. Requires reporting to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 28, 2026 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Feb 2, 2026 · House
Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 6