HI HB2083

Expands Hawaii's drug-free zone statute to include "homeless facilities" alongside schools, school vehicles, public parks, and public housing projects or complexes.

Distributing or possessing with intent to distribute controlled substances within 750 feet of a homeless facility would constitute a class C felony.

Defines "homeless facility" as developments providing shelter for homeless families or individuals under Hawaii Revised Statutes chapter 346, part XVII, including emergency or transitional shelters.

Repeat offenders face 2 to 10 years imprisonment with no parole eligibility until the minimum sentence is served.

Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed).