S.R. No. 103 Summary

• Request that the Hawaii Public Housing Authority amend its rules to allow occupants facing eviction from state-funded homeless shelters to remain in the shelter while appealing their eviction.

• Require the Authority to provide shelter occupants with ten days from the date of eviction notice to request to remain in the shelter during the appeal process.

• Establish exceptions to continued residency during appeals for occupants who pose a safety threat, owe undisputed past-due program fees, or admit to three or more house rule violations.

• Recognize that current eviction procedures provide minimal notice and that Due Process protections may entitle occupants to three levels of appeal: informal hearing, Hawaii Public Housing Authority hearing, and state circuit court appeal.