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HI HB223
Bill
Status
1/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
John Mizuno
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AI Summary
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Amends Act 130, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022 to clarify that the safe spaces for youth pilot program serves youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, not just those currently homeless.
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Expands the age definition of "youth" from 14-24 years old to under 25 years old, broadening eligibility for services.
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Requires state departments and county police departments to collaborate to identify homeless youth and coordinate placement at shelters providing shelter, assessment, and access to available services.
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Mandates shelters ensure youth under juvenile justice or child welfare system jurisdiction obtain services from those systems as required by the federal Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (42 U.S.C. §5701-5752).
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Appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to fund the program, including 2.0 full-time equivalent positions and administrative costs; effective June 30, 3000.
Legislative Description
Relating To Human Services.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 2 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Kitagawa excused (1).
2/14/2023