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Relating to Homelessness.

Passed first chamber: it can still change before the session ends.

HI SB 2563 · Senate Bill · 2026

Stage
Passed first chamber
Started in
Senate
Sponsor
Glenn Wakai
Latest action
Mar 5, 2026

What it does

Establishes a three-year Homelessness Sanctuary Pilot Program to be administered by the Coordinator on Homelessness, in coordination with the Department of Human Services and the City and County of Honolulu, on designated land for the pilot program, which shall serve as a safe location for unhoused primary caregivers and children under the age of eighteen 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 reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Current step)

    Passed first chamber · Mar 5, 2026

  4. Law (Not started)

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