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HI SB2893
Bill
Status
Enrolled
7/10/2020
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Kouchi
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AI Summary
- Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 346-378(e) to redefine "chronically homeless individual" to align with the 2015 federal Department of Housing and Urban Development definition
- Defines a chronically homeless individual as someone with a mental illness, addiction, or physical disability who lives in places not meant for human habitation and has been homeless continuously for 12 months or on at least four separate occasions in the last three years (with combined occasions equaling 12 months and at least seven consecutive nights separating each break)
- Includes individuals who have stayed in institutional care facilities (jails, treatment facilities, hospitals) for fewer than 90 days and met chronically homeless criteria before entry
- Includes families with an adult or minor head of household meeting the chronically homeless criteria, even if family composition has fluctuated during homelessness
- Takes effect upon approval
Legislative Description
Relating To Chronically Homeless.
Definition
Last Action
Enrolled to Governor.
7/15/2020
Committee Referrals
Finance5/11/2020
Human Services & Homelessness3/9/2020
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health2/11/2020
Human Services1/27/2020
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