WAILUKU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Maui County leaders are taking another look at how to handle homeless encampments.

Councilmember Gabe Johnson says his new proposal, Bill 111 , is designed to bring more compassion and consistency to the process.

Johnson, who is the Vice-Chair of the committee, introduced the original Right to Shelter Bill in 2021, following the Victorino Administration’s removal of property on Amala Place.

This removal process led to the recent Hawaii Supreme Court ruling against the County past sweeps, which removed homeless individuals without ensuring enough shelter space was available.

Bill 111 and amendments will establish a process to decommission encampments in Maui County and introduce a solution that compassionately and respectfully addresses the housing issue.

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