HB 1462: Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program; Intensive Mobile Treatment Services; Department of Health
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2025-04-26
Current Status:
In Progress
(2025-07-07: Act 300, on 07/07/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1411).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
What does this bill do?
The bill requires the State Department of Health to establish at least two crisis intervention and diversion service sites on Oahu, including one in an area with a high number of people with mental health problems or both mental health and substance use disorders. It also allows the program to use intensive mobile treatment teams and directs the program to connect people with these conditions who are at risk of contact with the criminal justice system to appropriate health and community services.
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Expands the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program to include at least two sites on the island of Oahu, including one program in an area with a disproportionate number of individuals with mental health disorders or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, or both. Authorizes the use of intensive mobile treatment services as part of the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program. (CD1)
Expands the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program to include at least two sites on the island of Oahu, including one program in an area with a disproportionate number of individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or homelessness. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
Expands the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program to include at least two sites on the island of Oahu, including one program in an area with a disproportionate number of individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or homelessness. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Expands the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program to include at least two sites on the island of Oahu, including one program in west Oahu.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO CRISIS SERVICES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that Act 86, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, established a crisis intervention and diversion services program within the department of health to expand existing services and divert those with mental health issues to appropriate health care services. This program, along with the new behavioral health crisis center at the Iwilei resource center, connects individuals, including those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to appropriate crisis services and other community resources. While these programs have proven successful, often the scope of the programs is not enough to cover all areas of the State.
The legislature further finds that homelessness is a significant issue on Oahu, with a noticeable presence of unsheltered individuals, some of whom suffer from issues relating to drugs, alcohol, or mental illness and do not have access to the appropriate services for help.
Therefore, the purpose of this Act is to expand the crisis intervention and diversion services program by establishing two crisis intervention and diversion services sites on Oahu.
SECTION 2. Section 334-171, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) There shall be established within the
department a crisis intervention and diversion services program to redirect
persons experiencing mental health disorders [and] or
co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, or both, who are
at risk for involvement, or currently involved, with the criminal justice
system to the appropriate health care system and services. The program shall establish at least two
crisis intervention and diversion services sites on the island of Oahu;
provided that of the two sites on Oahu, one site shall be located in an area
for which data shows disproportionate numbers of individuals with mental health
disorders or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, or both. The program may include the use of intensive
mobile treatment services. The
department shall collaborate with law enforcement agencies, courts, mental
health providers, and the community for the execution and implementation of
these services."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2025.
Report Title:
Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program; Intensive Mobile Treatment Services; Department of Health
Description:
Expands the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program to include at least two sites on the island of Oahu, including one program in an area with a disproportionate number of individuals with mental health disorders or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, or both. Authorizes the use of intensive mobile treatment services as part of the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program. (CD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO CRISIS SERVICES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that Act 86, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, established a crisis intervention and diversion services program within the department of health to expand existing services and divert those with mental health issues to appropriate health care services. This program, along with the new behavioral health crisis center at the Iwilei resource center, connects individuals, including those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to appropriate crisis services and other community resources. While these programs have proven successful, often the scope of the programs is not enough to cover all areas of the State.
The legislature further finds that homelessness is a significant issue on Oahu, with a noticeable presence of unsheltered individuals, some of whom suffer from issues relating to drugs, alcohol, or mental illness and do not have access to the appropriate services for help.
Therefore, the purpose of this Act is to expand the crisis intervention and diversion services program by establishing two crisis intervention and diversion services sites on Oahu.
SECTION 2. Section 334-171, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) There shall be established within the department a crisis intervention and diversion services program to redirect persons experiencing mental health disorders and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders who are at risk for involvement, or currently involved, with the criminal justice system to the appropriate health care system and services. The program shall establish at least two crisis intervention and diversion services sites on the island of Oahu; provided that of the two sites on Oahu, one site shall be located in an area for which data shows disproportionate numbers of individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or homelessness. The department shall collaborate with law enforcement agencies, courts, mental health providers, and the community for the execution and implementation of these services."
SECTION 3. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $ or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same sum or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2026-2027 for the purposes of this Act.
The sums appropriated shall be expended by the department of health for the purposes of this Act.
SECTION 4. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on December 31, 2050.
Report Title:
Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program; Department of Health; Appropriations
Description:
Expands the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program to include at least two sites on the island of Oahu, including one program in an area with a disproportionate number of individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or homelessness. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO CRISIS SERVICES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that Act 86, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, established a crisis intervention and diversion services program within the department of health to expand existing services and divert those with mental health issues to appropriate health care services. This program, along with the new behavioral health crisis center at the Iwilei resource center, connects individuals, including those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to appropriate crisis services and other community resources. While these programs have proven successful, often the scope of the programs is not enough to cover all areas of the State.
The legislature further finds that homelessness is a significant issue in Oahu, with a noticeable presence of unsheltered individuals, some of whom suffer from issues relating to drugs, alcohol, or mental illness and do not have access to the appropriate services for help.
Therefore, the purpose of this Act is to expand the crisis intervention and diversion services program by establishing two crisis intervention and diversion services sites on Oahu.
SECTION 2. Section 334-171, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) There shall be established within the
department [a] crisis intervention and diversion services program to
redirect persons experiencing mental health disorders and co-occurring mental
health and substance use disorders who are at risk for involvement, or
currently involved, with the criminal justice system to the appropriate health
care system and services[.]; provided that the department shall
establish at least two crisis intervention and diversion services sites on the
island of Oahu; provided further that of the two sites on Oahu, one site shall
be located in an area that data shows to be affected by disproportionate
numbers of individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders,
or homelessness. The department
shall collaborate with law enforcement agencies, courts, mental health
providers, and the community for the execution and implementation of these
services."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program; Department of Health
Description:
Expands the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program to include at least two sites on the island of Oahu, including one program in an area with a disproportionate number of individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or homelessness. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to crisis services.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that Act 86, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, established a crisis intervention and diversion services program within the department of health to expand existing services and divert those with mental health issues to appropriate health care services. This program, along with the new behavioral health crisis center at the Iwilei resource center, connects individuals, including those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, to appropriate crisis services and other community resources. While these programs have proven successful, often the scope of the programs is not enough to cover all areas of the State.
The legislature further finds that homelessness is a significant issue in west Oahu, with a noticeable presence of unsheltered individuals living in parks and along the coastline, particularly around the Waianae area. Some of these unsheltered individuals suffer from issues relating to drugs, alcohol, or mental illness and do not have access to the appropriate services for help.
Therefore, the purpose of this Act is to expand the crisis intervention and diversion services program by ensuring that the program services individuals residing in west Oahu.
SECTION 2. Section 334-171, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read as follows:
"(a) There shall be established within the
department [a] crisis intervention and diversion services program to
redirect persons experiencing mental health disorders and co-occurring mental
health and substance use disorders who are at risk for involvement, or
currently involved, with the criminal justice system to the appropriate health
care system and services[.]; provided that the department shall establish
at least two crisis intervention and diversion services sites on the island of
Oahu; provided further that of the two sites on Oahu, one site shall be located
within the 96792 postal zip code.
The department shall collaborate with law enforcement agencies, courts,
mental health providers, and the community for the execution and implementation
of these services."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program; Department of Health; West Oahu
Description:
Expands the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program to include at least two sites on the island of Oahu, including one program in west Oahu.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| Jul 7, 2025 | Act 300, on 07/07/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1411). |
| Jul 7, 2025 | Act 300, 07/07/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1411). |
| May 1, 2025 | Transmitted to Governor. |
| May 2, 2025 | Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821). |
| May 1, 2025 | Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888). |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Muraoka voting no (1) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 256). |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 256) as amended in (CD 1). |
| Apr 25, 2025 | The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Moriwaki, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Hashimoto. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Marten, Takenouchi, Kila; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Garcia. |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 04-25-25 at 5:20PM in Conference Room 329. |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-25-25 4:00PM in conference room 329. |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 875). |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Senate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Moriwaki Co-Chair; Hashimoto, Fevella. |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732). |
| Apr 14, 2025 | House Conferees Appointed: Takayama, Marten, Takenouchi Co-Chairs; Kila, Garcia. |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 621). |
| Apr 8, 2025 | House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 589) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Apr 3, 2025 | One Day Notice 04-04-25. |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1654) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. |
| Mar 31, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 28, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-31-25 10:02AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1148) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Mar 10, 2025 | The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-10-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Referred to HHS, WAM. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Passed First Reading. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 176). |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick, Templo, Ward excused (4). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 960), recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 21, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 12 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 4 Excused: Representative(s) Holt, Lee, M., Alcos, Ward. |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Friday, 02-21-25 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Sayama, Ward excused (3). |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Reported from HLT/HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 510) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. |
| Feb 7, 2025 | The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Olds, Amato, Chun, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Takayama, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Feb 7, 2025 | The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Chun, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Feb 4, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT/HSH on Friday, 02-07-25 8:30AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Referred to HLT/HSH, FIN, referral sheet 4 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
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| Apr 30, 2025 | Final Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 30, 2025 | Final Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 4, 2025 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 31, 2025 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Mar 10, 2025 | The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services |
Passed |
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| Feb 28, 2025 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 21, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Feb 7, 2025 | The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Human Services & Homelessness |
Passed |
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| Feb 7, 2025 | The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Health |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| Adult Mental Health Division | *** Support | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Adult Mental Health Division (AMHD) | *** Support | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Community Alliance on Prisons | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Department of Health | *** Support | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Department of Law Enforcement | ** Support | |
| Hawaii Substance Abuse Coalition (HSAC) | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| NAMI Hawaii | *** Support | Mar 10, 2025 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | *** Support | Mar 10, 2025 |
| State Council on Mental Health | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA) | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| State of Hawaii Department of Health - Adult Mental Health Division | *** Support | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center | ** Support |
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REP. NO. 256
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 1462
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
C.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madam and Sir:
Your Committee on Conference on the disagreeing vote of the House of Representatives to the amendments proposed by the Senate in H.B. No. 1462, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO CRISIS SERVICES,"
having met, and after full and free discussion, has agreed to recommend and does recommend to the respective Houses the final passage of this bill in an amended form.
The purpose of this measure is to expand the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program to include at least two sites on the island of Oahu, including one site in an area with a disproportionate number of individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or homelessness, and appropriate funds for this purpose.
Your Committee on Conference has amended this measure by:
(1) Requiring one crisis intervention and diversion services site on Oahu to be in an area with a disproportionate number of individuals with mental health disorders or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, or both, rather than an area with a disproportionate number of individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or homelessness;
(2) Authorizing the use of intensive mobile treatment services as part of the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program;
(3) Deleting the appropriation;
(4) Changing the effective date to July 1, 2025; and
(5) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the managers of your Committee on Conference that is attached to this report, your Committee on Conference is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1462, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Final Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 1462, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the managers:
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1654
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 1462
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred H.B. No. 1462, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO CRISIS SERVICES,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to appropriate moneys to the Department of Health to expand the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services program, including the establishment of at least two sites on the island of Oahu.
Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the Department of Health, Hawaii State Health Planning and Development Agency, State Council on Mental Health, Community Alliance on Prisons, and Hawaii Substance Abuse Coalition.
Your Committee finds that homelessness is a significant issue on Oahu. Your Committee further finds that some unsheltered individuals suffer from issues related to substance abuse or mental illness and often lack access to appropriate services for help. Your Committee recognizes that the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services program has been successful in diverting persons with substance abuse or mental health issues to appropriate health care services and should be expanded.
Your Committee respectfully requests, if a Committee on Conference is convened on this measure, that the Committee on Conference consider the Department of Health's requested appropriation amount of $4,288,000.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1462, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1148
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 1462
H.D. 1
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Health and Human Services, to which was referred H.B. No. 1462, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO CRISIS SERVICES,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to expand the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program by requiring at least two sites on the island of Oahu, including one program in an area with a disproportionate number of individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or homelessness.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, Department of Law Enforcement, Department of Health, Community Alliance on Prisons, Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, Hawaii Substance Abuse Coalition, and five individuals.
Your Committee received testimony in opposition to this measure from one individual.
Your Committee finds that unaddressed behavioral health issues is one of the pathways to incarceration for many of the State's residents. Your Committee further finds that, recognizing the need for crisis intervention and diversion of individuals to a program where their needs can be properly addressed, the Legislature enacted Act 86, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, to establish the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program within the Department of Health to expand existing services and divert those with mental health issues to appropriate health care services. Your Committee additionally finds that homelessness is a significant issue on Oahu with a noticeable presence of unsheltered individuals, some of whom suffer from issues relating to drugs, alcohol, or mental illness and do not have access to the appropriate services for help. This measure addresses a critical gap in the State's crisis response infrastructure by establishing targeted service locations in high-need areas on Oahu.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Inserting a blank appropriation amount for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to the Department of Health for the purposes of the measure;
(2) Inserting an effective date of December 31, 2050, to encourage further discussion; and
(3) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity and consistency.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Health and Human Services that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1462, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 1462, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Health and Human Services,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 960
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 1462
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 1462, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO CRISIS SERVICES,"
begs leave to report as follows:
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1462, H.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,
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____________________________ KYLE T. YAMASHITA, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 510
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 1462
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committees on Health and Human Services & Homelessness, to which was referred H.B. No. 1462 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO CRISIS SERVICES,"
beg leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to expand the Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program to include at least two sites on the island of Oahu, including one program in west Oahu.
Your Committees find that Act 86, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, established a Crisis Intervention and Diversion Services Program within the Department of Health to expand existing services and divert those with mental health issues to appropriate health care services. Your Committees further find that homelessness is a significant issue on Oahu, with a noticeable presence of unsheltered individuals, some of whom suffer from issues relating to drugs, alcohol, or mental illness. Your Committees believe that establishing additional crisis intervention sites on Oahu will create vital access points for diverting individuals with mental health and substance use disorders away from the criminal justice system and toward appropriate health care services.
Your Committees have amended this measure by:
(1) Requiring the Department of Health to establish a site on Oahu in an area that has been affected by a disproportionate number of individuals with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and homelessness, rather than in a specific zip code;
(2) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion; and
(3) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
Your Committees respectfully request your Committee on Finance, should it deliberate on this measure, to consider adding in an appropriation for the Department of Health to support the opening of an additional crisis intervention site. Your Committees note that the existing crisis intervention site in Iwilei has a budgeted operational cost of $4,288,000 for fiscal year 2025, not inclusive of startup costs. Your Committees also note that the actual cost for the second site may vary significantly based on the location and community need of the new site.
As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Health and Human Services & Homelessness that are attached to this report, your Committees are in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1462, as amended herein, and recommend that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 1462, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committees on Health and Human Services & Homelessness,
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____________________________ LISA MARTEN, Chair |
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____________________________ GREGG TAKAYAMA, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Mar 31, 2025 | HB1462_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_03-31-25_.PDF |
| Mar 10, 2025 | HB1462_HD1_TESTIMONY_HHS_03-10-25_.PDF |
| Feb 20, 2025 | HB1462_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-21-25_.PDF |
| Feb 8, 2025 | HB1462_TESTIMONY_HLT-HSH_02-07-25_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
1MIN
Conference Committee
2MIN
Conference Committee
2MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services
4MIN
House Standing Committee on Finance
6MIN
House Standing Committee on Health
6MIN
House Standing Committee on Human Services & Homelessness
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