Informing the Legislature that on July 7, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB613 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 297).

This bill (ACT 297, HB613) makes Hawaii's "Safe Spaces for Youth" pilot program permanent within the Office of Youth Services. It directly affects homeless youth and young adults (ages 18-24) across all counties by establishing state-funded shelters offering overnight lodging, meals, medical access, and job/education support. The law provides $871,016 for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $1,841,016 for 2026-2027 to operate these shelters, allowing shelters to admit youth without parental consent for up to 90 days. It requires coordination with state agencies and mandates annual legislative reports on the program's implementation.