HI SB2561

Authorizes the Department of Human Services to establish or contract with a victim service provider to operate an emergency shelter for minor victims of sex trafficking.

Emergency shelter shall provide housing, rehabilitation, medical, mental health, therapeutic, diagnostic, and legal services, with services limited to a maximum of 30 days per victim.

Exempts compensation received by victim service providers for operating the shelter from general excise taxation under Chapter 237.

Allows county mayors to exempt shelter operators from real property taxes, water and sewer development fees, and other county taxes and fees through executive order.

Appropriates funds from general revenues for fiscal year 2022-2023 for the Department of Human Services to establish or contract for the shelter operation (specific amount blank in bill text).