Bill > HB1420

This bill modifies the existing supportive housing pilot program by clarifying its funding mechanism and extending its sunset date. Specifically, the bill changes language around supportive services payments, specifying that payments for services like employment assistance, mental health counseling, and daily living support shall not exceed $800 per unit per month, removing previous language about matching federal Medicaid funds. The bill also provides the statewide office on homelessness and housing solutions with flexibility in administering these payments, exempting them from certain procurement and administrative rules when selecting nonprofit organizations to deliver supportive services. Additionally, the bill extends the program's sunset date from June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2030, effectively giving the pilot program five more years of operation to continue addressing housing and support needs for vulnerable populations. The changes aim to provide more administrative flexibility and ensure continued support for the pilot program's ongoing efforts to assist individuals in maintaining housing and improving their overall life circumstances.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1420&year=2026