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HRS §321-16.6

Licensing rules for therapeutic living programs

Therapeutic living programs must be licensed to keep residents safe and healthy. The state health director will make rules for these programs, following federal law and including penalties for breaking the rules. A therapeutic living program is a supervised home that helps people with mental health or substance abuse needs move toward independent living.

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The statute, as written — Therapeutic living programs

(a) All therapeutic living programs shall be licensed to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the individuals placed therein. (b) The director shall adopt rules regarding therapeutic living programs in accordance with chapter 91 that shall be designed to: (1) Comply with applicable federal laws and regulations; and (2) Provide penalties for the failure to comply with any rule. (c) For the purposes of this section, "therapeutic living program" means a supervised living arrangement that provides mental health, substance abuse services, or supportive services for individuals or families who do not need the structure of a special treatment facility and are transitioning to independent living. The program aids residents in meeting basic needs and provides supportive services through a required service plan.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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