Bill > SB1533

This bill requires clean and sober homes (residential facilities that support individuals recovering from substance abuse) with five or more residents to obtain a conditional use permit from their county and register with the Department of Health (DOH). The bill mandates that the DOH establish a registry for clean and sober homes, create standards for registration, and conduct annual unannounced inspections. Home operators must now obtain a certificate of registration that specifies details like the maximum number of residents, and they cannot advertise as a "registered clean and sober home" without being in good standing. The DOH can revoke a home's registration if it fails to meet established standards or poses an immediate danger to residents or the public. The bill also requires the DOH to maintain a public website listing registered homes and establish a toll-free complaint number. Existing clean and sober homes with five or more residents will have until January 1, 2026, to obtain the required county conditional use permit, providing a transition period for compliance with the new regulations.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1533&year=2026