S.B. 3083 Summary

• Clarifies that compensation received by owners of transient accommodations, licensed healthcare facilities, and educational facilities for providing emergency shelter does not constitute "remuneration" and does not disqualify them from liability exemptions under section 663-10.7, HRS.

• Permits property owners to sell commodities (food, water, medication, fuel, etc.) to persons being sheltered during disasters without losing liability exemption protection, provided they do not engage in price gouging under section 127A-30, HRS.

• Requires owners of buildings open to the public to provide shelter to visiting members of the public during emergencies or disasters and notify the appropriate county emergency management agency of designated shelter areas.

• Provides immunity from civil liability for building owners who comply with emergency shelter requirements, protecting them from liability for death, injury, or property damage resulting from providing such shelter.

• Effective July 1, 2050.