HB888

Requires new and renovated state buildings with a budget of $5,000,000 or more to include dedicated space for child and adult care centers.

The bill mandates that new and renovated state buildings with a budget of $5,000,000 or more include dedicated space for group child care centers and adult day care centers. This space must include a kitchen, restroom facilities, and appropriate outdoor space. The bill aims to address the high cost of facilities as a barrier for care providers, thereby expanding access to affordable, quality child and elderly care services for Hawaii's working families.