HI HB2242

Requires the Hawaii judiciary to conduct a feasibility study for establishing a volunteer-based senior advocate program in family courts to support adult protective proceedings under Hawaii Revised Statutes chapter 346.

Study must examine volunteer screening procedures including criminal history record checks, training and certification requirements, program rules and operating procedures.

Study must analyze financial costs including office space acquisition, volunteer training and certification, reimbursement for volunteer transportation and expenses, and other operational costs.

Judiciary must submit feasibility study report with findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2020 regular session convenes.