Hawaii SB857 amends licensing rules for adult and expanded adult residential care homes.

Hawaii SB857 modifies the licensing rules for adult and expanded adult residential care homes. It defines two types of adult residential care homes: Type I for up to six residents and Type II for six or more residents, including those with mental illness, disabilities, or developmental disabilities. The bill mandates compliance with federal laws and regulations, ensuring health, safety, and civil rights for residents. It also outlines criteria for developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, prohibiting licensing of homes owned by individuals convicted of certain offenses.

Hawaii SB857 amends licensing rules for adult and expanded adult residential care homes.

Hawaii SB857 modifies the licensing rules for adult and expanded adult residential care homes. It defines two types of adult residential care homes: Type I for up to six residents and Type II for six or more residents, including those with mental illness, disabilities, or developmental disabilities. The bill mandates compliance with federal laws and regulations, ensuring health, safety, and civil rights for residents. It also outlines criteria for developmental disabilities domiciliary homes, prohibiting licensing of homes owned by individuals convicted of certain offenses.