URGING THE STATE AND CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO RECOGNIZE AND ADDRESS THE INEQUITABLE LOCATION OF MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES, CLEAN AND SOBER HOMES, HOMELESS SHELTERS, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE LIVING HOMES ACROSS THE ISLAND OF OAHU.
This bill is a non-binding resolution that asks state and local leaders to acknowledge and fix the uneven distribution of mental health facilities, sober homes, homeless shelters, and supportive living homes across Oahu. It specifically highlights the concentration of these services along the Waianae coast and urges officials to consider factors like proximity to schools, transparency, insurance, and community input when planning future placements. The resolution directs government agencies and community partners to consult on these issues but does not mandate any specific policy changes or funding.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 16, 2026
Last action Mar 18, 2026
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