HB 1113 Summary

• Establishes the Kalaupapa State Historical Area to preserve the Kalaupapa Settlement and commemorate residents with Hansen's disease and those who served them, recognizing the county of Kalawao's role in Hawaii's history.

• Changes the Department of Health's Hansen's disease patient care responsibilities from facility-based care to community-based services, allowing the department to provide services statewide rather than maintaining facilities.

• Merges the county of Kalawao with the county of Maui, ending Kalawao's status as an independent county upon the passing of the last patient resident.

• Requires the Department of Health to submit annual reports to the legislature addressing patient care, living conditions, resource management, and engagement with Molokai community groups until the last patient resident passes or jurisdiction transfers.

• Takes effect upon approval, except provisions repealing sections of chapter 326 take effect one year after the governor's proclamation affirming the passing of the last full- or part-time patient resident of Kalaupapa.