Hawaii HB482 aims to enforce prohibitions on unlawful camping on public lands, enhance enforcement, and provide supportive services for individuals.

Hawaii HB482 addresses unauthorized camping on public beaches and properties, which negatively impact public access, environmental quality, and safety. The bill enforces existing prohibitions on unlawful camping, enhances enforcement mechanisms, and provides supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness. It amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to include a new section on homeless encampments on public land, requiring the Department of Human Services to identify and restore vacated encampment areas and submit annual reports.

Hawaii HB482 aims to enforce prohibitions on unlawful camping on public lands, enhance enforcement, and provide supportive services for individuals.

Hawaii HB482 addresses unauthorized camping on public beaches and properties, which negatively impact public access, environmental quality, and safety. The bill enforces existing prohibitions on unlawful camping, enhances enforcement mechanisms, and provides supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness. It amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to include a new section on homeless encampments on public land, requiring the Department of Human Services to identify and restore vacated encampment areas and submit annual reports.