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Senate committee advances bill to fund permanent safe spaces for unaccompanied homeless youth
Summary
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services passed HB 613 with amendments, inserting governance language from a related bill and noting a general fund request of $1,691,516 for FY26–27. Testimony stressed the need to preserve pilot programs and direct funds to low‑barrier shelter for unaccompanied minors.
The Senate Committee on Health and Human Services voted to pass House Bill 613, which would fund services for homeless youth, with amendments that insert governance language from a related measure and note a requested appropriation of $1,691,516 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
The bill drew extensive testimony from service providers, local governments and advocates. Judith Clark, executive director of Hawaii Youth Services Network, said the state risks losing “two…
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