SB1432 Summary

• Establishes the Kalaupapa State Historical Area to preserve the settlement, educate the public, and commemorate Hansen's disease patients and their caregivers.

• Transfers the County of Kalawao (Kalaupapa Settlement) from independent county status to become part of the County of Maui, effective one year after the last patient resident passes.

• Modifies Department of Health responsibilities to provide services to Hansen's disease patients statewide rather than maintain facilities, with annual reporting requirements on patient care, employee management, and community engagement.

• Requires future planning for permanent transfer of Kalaupapa Settlement oversight to include Ka Ohana O Kalaupapa and a Molokai community organization selected in consultation with Molokai residents.

• Takes effect December 31, 2050, with operative provisions triggering one year after the passing of the last full- or part-time patient resident as affirmed by gubernatorial proclamation.