HI SB108

Requires law enforcement officers in Hawaii, including county police officers, to engage in duties consistent with the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) approach, which emphasizes harm reduction, non-displacement principles, and community transparency and accountability

Authorizes law enforcement officers to refer individuals engaged in low-level offenses to voluntary services including case management, housing, medical care, mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, employment training, and legal services as an alternative to arrest

Permits officers to make social contact referrals for individuals at high risk of future arrest for low-level offenses who express interest in voluntarily receiving services

Requires law enforcement agencies and county police departments to ensure personnel are knowledgeable in the LEAD approach

Takes effect upon approval