HI HB1369

Requires the Department of Public Safety to develop statewide residency standards prohibiting persons age 18 or older convicted of sexual offenses against children 12 years old or younger from residing within close proximity to day care centers, schools, playgrounds, and other child-friendly facilities or areas.

Department of Public Safety must consult with representatives from each county and agencies including the Attorney General, Human Services, Health, Hawaii Public Housing Authority, Education, and other appropriate agencies when developing standards.

Standards must identify areas where convicted sex offenders should not reside based on public safety concerns and identify current residence locations of such offenders.

Residency standards must consider available housing units, emergency services response times, proximity to medical services and sex offender treatment providers, and constitutional rights of convicted offenders.

Department of Public Safety must report to the legislature no later than 20 days before the 2014 regular session convening with status updates, legislative recommendations, and funding needs for implementing the standards.