HI HB1369

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

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

Requires identification of areas where convicted sex offenders should not reside due to public safety concerns and areas where they currently reside.

Standards must account for available housing for offenders, emergency response times, proximity to medical and mental health services, and the constitutional rights of convicted offenders.

Department of Public Safety must report to the legislature no later than 20 days before the 2014 regular session convenes with status updates and recommendations for legislation and funding needed to implement the standards.