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HI HB482

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Chris Muraoka

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes escalating fines for criminal trespass onto public parks and recreational grounds: $100 for first offense, $200 for second offense, and $400 or minimum 30 days imprisonment (or both) for third or subsequent offenses

  • Authorizes seizure and disposal of abandoned or unattended personal property left unlawfully on public parks, with immediate disposal required for items posing health or safety risks

  • Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to identify and restore vacated homeless encampment areas on public lands and submit annual reports to the legislature beginning with the 2026 session

  • Directs the Department of Human Services to establish a homeless outreach and case management program providing transportation to shelters and referrals for medical, mental health, and substance abuse services

  • Appropriates unspecified amounts from general revenues for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to DHS and DLNR for implementation, effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating To Illegal Camping.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Water & Land1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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