HI HB1621

Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes section 489-3 to expand prohibited discrimination in public accommodations to include homelessness (as defined under section 346-361).

Adds receipt of any form of federal or state public assistance as a protected category against discriminatory practices in public accommodations.

Adds receipt of benefits under chapter 383 (unemployment benefits) as a protected category against discriminatory practices in public accommodations.

Applies to denial or attempted denial of full and equal enjoyment of goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages, and accommodations of any place of public accommodation.

Takes effect upon approval.