Establishes drug-free zones around homeless facilities in Hawaii to combat substance use and homelessness.

This bill amends Hawaii law to create drug-free zones around facilities that offer housing, shelter, or other assistance to homeless individuals. It prohibits the distribution or possession with intent to distribute controlled substances within 750 feet of these facilities. Violations are classified as class C or class A felonies, with harsher penalties for repeat offenders. The bill aims to address the correlation between drug use and homelessness in Hawaii, where studies estimate that 30-40% of homeless individuals have a substance use disorder.

Establishes drug-free zones around homeless facilities in Hawaii to combat substance use and homelessness.

This bill amends Hawaii law to create drug-free zones around facilities that offer housing, shelter, or other assistance to homeless individuals. It prohibits the distribution or possession with intent to distribute controlled substances within 750 feet of these facilities. Violations are classified as class C or class A felonies, with harsher penalties for repeat offenders. The bill aims to address the correlation between drug use and homelessness in Hawaii, where studies estimate that 30-40% of homeless individuals have a substance use disorder.