S.R. No. 62 Summary

• Requests 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 on drafting proposed legislation to strengthen protections for children in licensed or registered child care facilities.

• Requires the collaborating agencies to consult with community stakeholders regarding the proposed legislation.

• Mandates submission of proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the convening of the 2019 Regular Session.

• Notes that approximately 400 registered family child care homes and 6 licensed group child care homes operate in Hawaii, with 30 alleged violations and 7 confirmed cases reported in 2015, and 43 alleged violations with 10 confirmed cases (including one injured child) reported in 2016.

• Directs transmission of certified copies of the resolution to the Acting Attorney General, Director of Human Services, Prosecuting Attorney of Honolulu, and Chief of the Honolulu Police Department.