Bill > HB484

This bill establishes the Hawaii Efficient Transitional Homes Commission within the state department to improve the management and oversight of transitional homes, which are residential facilities supporting individuals in recovery, with disabilities, transitioning from homelessness, or returning from incarceration. The commission will be composed of senior state officials from health, public safety, corrections, human services, and the judiciary, along with representatives from relevant nonprofit organizations. The commission's primary responsibilities include developing performance metrics and recommendations for more efficient and transparent transitional home operations, such as implementing lean management practices, using technology for real-time monitoring, establishing community liaison roles and resident-led advisory boards, utilizing artificial intelligence for performance audits, creating a public dashboard for transparency, and developing a digital platform for stakeholder feedback. Commission members will serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses, and they will be required to submit annual reports to the Legislature beginning in 2026, which will include findings, recommendations, and potential legislative proposals. The bill specifically defines a transitional home as including clean and sober homes, and mandates monitoring of residency limits that allow two residents and a resident manager per home.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=484&year=2026