HI SB1241

Establishes a 60-day consecutive residency requirement in Hawaii before individuals can apply for public assistance under Chapter 346.

Exempts applicants from the 60-day requirement if they were born in Hawaii, previously lived in Hawaii for at least 365 consecutive days, are joining a close relative who has lived in Hawaii for at least 180 days, or are accepting a bona fide job offer.

Applies the same 60-day residency requirement to applicants for state low-income housing administered under Chapter 356D, with identical exemptions.

Defines "resident" as a person physically present in Hawaii who intends to establish Hawaii as their primary domicile and defines "close relative" to include blood or hanai parents, grandparents, siblings, spouses, civil union partners, and children.

Takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights, duties, or proceedings that began before the law's effective date.