Housing (Homelessness)

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SCR 93: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED SUPPORT AND STABILIZATION PATHWAY FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR EXTREMELY LOW INCOME.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution requests the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to create a coordinated support system for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries facing homelessness or extremely low income. The bill directs these agencies to assess the number of affected individuals, identify service gaps, and explore options like transitional housing models on trust lands. It also mandates the development of a report within a year outlining funding sources, partnership opportunities, and program safeguards while ensuring compliance with the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. This measure focuses on improving collaboration between agencies to provide more comprehensive assistance to this specific population without changing existing laws.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill requests development of coordinated support pathway for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries experiencing homelessness or extremely low income, directly addressing housing stability and homelessness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Property Development

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passed · Hawaii · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 115: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED SUPPORT AND STABILIZATION PATHWAY FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR EXTREMELY LOW INCOME.

This bill requests the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to create a coordinated support system for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries facing homelessness or extremely low income. The key provisions require these agencies to assess the number of affected individuals, identify gaps in housing assistance, and evaluate options like transitional housing models on Department lands. Additionally, the agencies must explore funding sources, partner with nonprofit providers, and develop pilot program structures that comply with the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. The resolution mandates that a report on these efforts be submitted to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2027 Regular Session begins.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates creation of coordinated support system for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries experiencing homelessness or low income, directly addressing housing assistance and homelessness prevention.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Hawaii · House Apr 16, 2026

HCR 82: REQUESTING THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT BASIC SHELTER STANDARDS TO ENABLE LOW-COST, RAPID-DEPLOYMENT HOUSING SOLUTIONS.

This bill requests the State Building Code Council to create a new set of basic shelter standards that would allow for low-cost, quickly built housing solutions during emergencies. The proposed standards would permit simpler structures like prefabricated units and temporary shelters that currently don't meet full building code requirements, but would still ensure safety and sanitation. These housing units would only be allowed during declared emergencies and would be limited to government or nonprofit use to prevent commercial exploitation. The bill also establishes a pathway for these temporary units to be upgraded to permanent housing if they later meet full building code standards.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates basic shelter standards for low-cost, rapid-deployment housing during emergencies, expanding affordable housing options and addressing housing needs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Homelessness Tenant Rights

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passed · Hawaii · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 74: REQUESTING THE STATE BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO DEVELOP AND ADOPT BASIC SHELTER STANDARDS TO ENABLE LOW-COST, RAPID-DEPLOYMENT HOUSING SOLUTIONS.

This House Resolution requests the State Building Code Council to create a new set of basic shelter standards that would allow for low-cost, rapidly deployable housing solutions during emergencies. The bill aims to address Hawaii's housing shortages by establishing minimum safety and sanitation requirements for temporary housing like prefabricated units and single-wall homes, which currently cannot be built under standard building codes due to stricter permanent housing requirements. These basic shelter standards would only be used during declared emergency proclamations for natural disasters or other crises, and the housing would be limited to government agencies and nonprofit organizations to prevent profit-driven misuse. The resolution also includes a pathway for these temporary units to be converted to permanent housing if they later meet full building code standards, while requiring consultation with local officials and stakeholders to ensure the standards are appropriate for Hawaii's climate and cultural context.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates basic shelter standards to enable low-cost, rapid-deployment housing solutions, directly addressing housing shortages and expanding affordable housing options.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes Homelessness

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passed · Hawaii · Senate May 19, 2026

SR 88: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS AND STATEWIDE OFFICE ON HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING SOLUTIONS TO DEVELOP A COORDINATED SUPPORT AND STABILIZATION PATHWAY FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN BENEFICIARIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR EXTREMELY LOW INCOME.

This Senate Resolution requests the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to create a coordinated support system for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries who are homeless or living on extremely low incomes. The bill directs these agencies to assess how many eligible individuals are affected, identify gaps in current housing assistance, and explore options like transitional housing models on trust lands. It also requires the agencies to evaluate funding sources, partner with nonprofit organizations, and ensure all plans comply with the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. The agencies must submit a report to the Legislature by the start of the 2027 session outlining their findings and recommendations for a pilot program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill requests creation of coordinated support system for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries experiencing homelessness or extremely low income, directly addressing housing stability and homelessness.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · Hawaii · House Mar 18, 2026

HCR 169: 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 city officials to acknowledge that mental health facilities, sober homes, and homeless shelters are unevenly distributed across Oahu, with too many concentrated along the Waianae coast. It requests that Partners in Care Oahu consult with community stakeholders on issues such as facility proximity to schools and parks, transparency, insurance, law enforcement resources, oversight, and community engagement. The resolution formally notifies various government leaders and officials about these concerns but does not create new laws or mandate specific actions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill addresses equitable distribution of mental health and supportive housing, which reduces reliance on law enforcement for crisis situations and supports criminal justice reform through better community resources.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill addresses mental health facility distribution inequities and requests stakeholder consultation to improve access and oversight, supporting mental health services.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill addresses equitable distribution of supportive housing facilities and homeless shelters, promoting better access to housing resources across Oahu.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement Mental Health Homelessness

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 908: RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

SB 908 is a bill addressing homelessness that was introduced in January 2025 and referred to the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been carried over to the 2026 Regular Session for further consideration. As a short form bill, it does not yet contain detailed provisions or specific policy changes in its current version. The legislation aims to tackle homelessness issues, but its specific mechanisms and direct impacts on affected populations remain undefined at this time.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill addresses homelessness which is directly related to housing needs and stability, suggesting support for housing-related outcomes despite lacking detailed provisions.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 1131: RELATING TO AN INTENSIVE MOBILE TEAM PILOT PROGRAM FOR HOUSELESS INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS BRAIN DISORDERS.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a 2-year Intensive Mobile Team Pilot Program in the Department of Health to provide intensive mobile treatment-type services to chronically houseless individuals suffering from serious brain disorders, including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes DOH-funded mobile mental health services for houseless individuals with severe brain disorders, directly expanding treatment access and funding for mental health care.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds mobile treatment for houseless individuals with brain disorders, directly addressing homelessness - a core housing issue - through targeted services to stabilize housing situations.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Homelessness

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1420: RELATING TO SUPPORTIVE HOUSING.

Clarifies the funding mechanism for the supportive housing pilot program. Extends the sunset date for the supportive housing pilot program to 6/30/2030.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends sunset date and clarifies funding for supportive housing pilot program addressing homelessness, directly advancing housing solutions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2482: RELATING TO THE RELOCATION OF FACILITIES.

Establishes the facilities relocation task force to identify and address the issue of the inequitable location of mental health facilities, clean and sober homes, homeless shelters, and supportive living homes across the island of Oahu, particularly on the Waianae Coast. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds and creates task force to address inequitable mental health facility locations, improving access to mental health services on Waianae Coast.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds task force to address inequitable placement of homeless shelters and supportive housing facilities, advancing housing access for vulnerable populations.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Homelessness

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