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HB2509Introduced in the House

Relating To Homelessness.

IntroducedHouse Human Services & Homelessness

Introduced by Garner Shimizu, District 32

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Establishes a three-year homelessness sanctuary pilot program to be administered by the Coordinator on Homelessness on designated land for the pilot program, which shall serve as a safe location for unhoused women and young children, under the age of ten, to reside and access services. Requires the Coordinator on Homelessness and the Coordinator's partner agencies to provide certain facilities and services to the designated location. Requires reporting to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Where it stands

Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 6

February 2, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

  2. Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 6

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