HB 1816 Summary

• Establishes "ohana zones" as programs managed by the Department of Human Services to provide temporary shelter, medical/social service referrals, and permanent housing support for individuals experiencing homelessness.

• Exempts temporary shelters and related structures in ohana zones from Hawaii state building codes and county building code amendments while the zones are in operation.

• Provides limited liability protection to state and county employees, public entities, and nonprofit volunteers providing services in ohana zones, provided they act in good faith within the scope of their duties.

• Appropriates unspecified general revenues for fiscal year 2018-2019 to designate, establish, and provide services within ohana zones.

• Takes effect July 1, 2018.