Hawaii SB1294 mandates special needs recreational playground equipment in state and county parks and public schools by June 2027.

Hawaii SB1294, known as the Right to PLAY Act, requires all playgrounds in state and county parks and on public school grounds to include special needs recreational playground equipment by June 30, 2027. This equipment must be accessible to physically disabled youth, defined as individuals under 18 with physical impairments limiting major life activities. The bill establishes a special needs recreational playground equipment special fund for the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of this equipment.

Hawaii SB1294 mandates special needs recreational playground equipment in state and county parks and public schools by June 2027.

Hawaii SB1294, known as the Right to PLAY Act, requires all playgrounds in state and county parks and on public school grounds to include special needs recreational playground equipment by June 30, 2027. This equipment must be accessible to physically disabled youth, defined as individuals under 18 with physical impairments limiting major life activities. The bill establishes a special needs recreational playground equipment special fund for the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of this equipment.