HI HB1956

Prohibits individuals from residing in, on, or within 50 feet of freshwater waterways, including streams, stream channels, and natural watercourses connected to coastal systems in Hawaii.

Exempts lawful property owners, renters, and authorized residential occupants living within 50 feet of freshwater waterways from the prohibition.

Establishes violations as civil infractions (not criminal offenses), with law enforcement required to issue 24-hour written notice before citations, except during imminent threats like flooding.

Requires law enforcement to document attempts to notify homeless outreach agencies before issuing citations and may initiate encampment clearance protocols after non-compliance.

Mandates that unattended personal property be inventoried and stored for at least 30 days, with essential items like medications and IDs available for immediate retrieval; storage fees waived for indigent individuals.