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This bill establishes the Hawaii Efficient Transitional Homes Commission within the state department to improve the management and oversight of transitional homes, which are residences for individuals recovering from various challenges like addiction, disability, homelessness, or incarceration. The commission will comprise representatives from key state agencies including health, public safety, corrections, human services, and the judiciary, as well as nonprofit organizations. The commission's key 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, creating community liaison roles, establishing resident-led advisory boards, utilizing artificial intelligence for performance audits, developing a public dashboard for transparency, and creating 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 an annual report to the Legislature with their findings and recommendations, beginning with the 2026 legislative session. The bill aims to enhance the management of transitional homes through data-driven approaches and promote accountability by establishing clear performance metrics and operational guidelines.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1288&year=2026