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GM 1410 Hawaii Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Informing the Legislature that on July 7, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB943 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 299).

HB943 (Act 299) establishes a new homeless triage and treatment center program within Hawaii's alcohol and drug abuse division to serve homeless individuals and those at risk of homelessness with substance abuse or mental health needs. The program provides emergency shelter, medical assessments, substance abuse treatment, behavioral health services, and culturally-based life skills groups, collaborating with hospitals, law enforcement, and service providers. It allocates $500,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to implement these services. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, and directly affects homeless individuals in Hawaii with co-occurring health challenges.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $500,000 for homeless treatment program, directly funding a public service under state budget appropriations.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes treatment program for homeless individuals with substance abuse/mental health needs, collaborating with law enforcement to divert from criminal justice system. Reduces recidivism by addressing root causes of homelessness and addic...90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes mental health/substance abuse services via new center with $500k funding, directly supporting healthcare access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes homeless triage program with $500k funding for emergency shelter and services, directly addressing homelessness through housing assistance.90% confidence
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Jul 2025
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Introduced Jul 7, 2025 Last action Jul 7, 2025
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