HI HB2177

Counties with populations of 500,000 or more (City and County of Honolulu) must adopt ordinances to increase park inspection frequency, prioritize improvements for non-compliant parks, and allocate appropriate staffing and funding

Prioritization factors for park improvements include availability of compliant parks in each council district, frequency of use, sporting event facilities, and safety concerns regarding lighting and fencing

Counties face a $1,000 fine per park if they fail to bring parks into compliance within three months of identifying non-compliance, with fines deposited into general funds

The Department of Land and Natural Resources may intervene to conduct park maintenance when counties fail to act, with counties required to reimburse the state for all expenses incurred

Appropriates unspecified funds as a grant-in-aid to the City and County of Honolulu's Department of Parks and Recreation, with a required report to the legislature due 20 days before the 2027 regular session