H.R. 158 Summary

• Requests the Department of Health to convene and lead an informal working group to discuss management of clean and sober homes and collaboration with counties to ensure compliance with regulations while encouraging registry participation.

• Requires the working group to include input from the Hawaii Paroling Authority, Judiciary's Adult Client Services Branch, Department of the Attorney General, and other appropriate entities as determined by the Director of Health.

• Directs the working group to discuss legal issues related to Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act protections, improved coordination between state and county agencies on complaints and problems, education efforts, and accountability processes.

• Mandates the working group to address how the Department of Health maintains an inventory of clean and sober homes statewide (including unregistered homes), expands registry membership, and enhances complaint response capabilities.

• Requires copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Director of Health, Director of Public Safety, Hawaii Paroling Authority Administrator, Chief Justice, Attorney General, and all county mayors.