Requires new public buildings in Hawaii to withstand category five hurricanes and serve as shelters.
The bill mandates that all new public buildings, including schools, constructed after January 1, 2026, must be designed to withstand category five hurricanes and serve as emergency shelters. This requirement responds to the increasing frequency and strength of hurricanes due to climate change, which now threaten Hawaii more directly. The bill also emphasizes energy and water efficiency in new state building constructions.
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