Establishes a Homelessness Sanctuary Pilot Program to provide safe spaces for unhoused women and young children.

The bill establishes a Homelessness Sanctuary Pilot Program in Hawaii to provide safe spaces for unhoused women and young children. The program aims to replace punitive measures with compassionate, humane responses that prioritize dignity, safety, and voluntary participation. It includes provisions for basic needs such as showers, meals, hygiene facilities, and supportive services. The program also seeks to connect individuals to housing, healthcare, and other resources. The bill appropriates funds for the program and requires a report to the legislature on its progress and impact.

Establishes a Homelessness Sanctuary Pilot Program to provide safe spaces for unhoused women and young children.

The bill establishes a Homelessness Sanctuary Pilot Program in Hawaii to provide safe spaces for unhoused women and young children. The program aims to replace punitive measures with compassionate, humane responses that prioritize dignity, safety, and voluntary participation. It includes provisions for basic needs such as showers, meals, hygiene facilities, and supportive services. The program also seeks to connect individuals to housing, healthcare, and other resources. The bill appropriates funds for the program and requires a report to the legislature on its progress and impact.