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HI SCR103
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
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Requests collaboration between the Department of the Attorney General, Department of Human Services, Office of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City and County of Honolulu, and Honolulu Police Department to draft proposed legislation strengthening protections for children in licensed or registered child care facilities.
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Directs the collaborating agencies to consult with community stakeholders during the legislative drafting process.
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Requires submission of proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the convening of the Regular Session of 2019.
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References 30 alleged violations and 7 confirmed cases of child care law violations in 2015, and 43 alleged violations with 10 confirmed cases in 2016, indicating a pattern of safety concerns.
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Notes approximately 400 registered family child care homes and 6 licensed group child care homes operate in the State.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General, Department Of Human Services, Office Of The Prosecuting Attorney Of The City And County Of Honolulu, And Honolulu Police Department To Collaborate To Draft Proposed Legislation To Provide Stronger Protections To Prevent Injuries And Deaths Of Children Under The Care Of Licensed Or Registered Child Care Providers.
Child Care
Last Action
Referred to HMS/PSM, JDC.
3/15/2018