Establishes stricter penalties for distributing controlled substances near schools, parks, homeless facilities, and public housing projects in Hawaii.

The bill amends Hawaii law to impose harsher penalties for distributing or possessing controlled substances with intent to distribute near schools, public parks, homeless facilities, and public housing projects. Specifically, it classifies such offenses as class C or class A felonies, depending on the circumstances. The bill aims to create drug-free zones around facilities that provide housing and shelter to vulnerable populations, recognizing the correlation between drug use and homelessness. The stricter penalties are intended to intervene in the drug market that preys on this population.

Establishes stricter penalties for distributing controlled substances near schools, parks, homeless facilities, and public housing projects in Hawaii.

The bill amends Hawaii law to impose harsher penalties for distributing or possessing controlled substances with intent to distribute near schools, public parks, homeless facilities, and public housing projects. Specifically, it classifies such offenses as class C or class A felonies, depending on the circumstances. The bill aims to create drug-free zones around facilities that provide housing and shelter to vulnerable populations, recognizing the correlation between drug use and homelessness. The stricter penalties are intended to intervene in the drug market that preys on this population.