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Legislation · Hawaii · 2024

SB 2972: RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.

Summary

Requires all high-occupancy public buildings constructed after January 1, 2025, to be designed to withstand category five hurricanes, as determined by wind zone maps, and be used as shelters in the event of an emergency. Takes effect 7/1/2112. (SD1)

Latest recorded action

Reported from GVO/PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2696) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

Feb 16, 2024

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