Hawaii Overview – 2024 Session
HAWAII
Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session
(Adjourned on May 3, 2024)
33 pet related items were proposed during the 2023-24 legislative session, 14 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network.
Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES:
| BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
| HB 489/SB 114 | Aquatic Livestock Import Requirements: Amends Title 11 (Agriculture & Animals), Chapter 141 (Department of Agriculture) of HI Revised Statutes by adding a new Section 141-A (Aquatic livestock assessment and approval process) to provide that the Animal Industry Division shall administer an assessment and approval process to import and move aquatic livestock in the State. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| HB 821/HB 849 | Statewide Retail Pet Sale Ban: Amends Title 11 (Agriculture & Animals), Chapter 142 (Animals, Brands & Fences) of Hawaii Revised Statutes by adding a new Section 142 (Sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits; prohibited) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits by pet stores. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| HB 910/SB 505 | Commercial Aquarium Fishing Prohibition: Amends Title 12 (Conservation & Resources), Subtitle 5 (Aquatic Resources & Wildlife), Chapter 189 (Commercial Fishing) of Hawaii Revised Statutes by adding a new section to prohibit all commercial capture of aquatic life for aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection. | FAILED TO PASS COMMITTEE |
| HB 1682/SB 2120 | Statewide Retail Pet Sale Ban (after 2025): Amends Title 11 (Agriculture & Animals), Chapter 143 (Animal Licenses & Regulations) of Hawaii Revised Statutes by adding a new section (Retail Sales of Pet Animals; Documentation) to prohibit the sale of pet animals by new retail pet stores after January 1, 2025. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (SESSION ADJOURNED) |
| HB 2599 | Fisheries Management – Exemption from Environmental Review: Amends Title 19 (Health), Chapter 343 (Environmental Impact Statements) of Hawaii Revised Statutes by adding a new section to exempt actions involving the operation and management of fisheries in the State from environmental review requirements. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| SB 89 | Departmental Designation of Marine Management Areas: Amends Title 12 (Conservation & Natural Resources), Subtitle 5 (Aquatic Resources & Wildlife), Section 190 (Marine Life Conservation Program), Subsection 3 (Rules) of Hawaii Revised Statutes to add the provision that the Department of Land & Natural Resources shall comply with the requirements of subsection (a) when designating marine management areas. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| SB 519 | Aquaculture Advisory Committee: Amends Title 11 (Agriculture & Animals), Chapter 141 (Department of Agriculture) of HI Revised Statutes by adding a new section to establish the Aquaculture Advisory Committee within the Hawaii Department of Agriculture. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| SB 771 | Aquarium Fishing Violations – Fines: Amends Title 12 (Conservation & Resources), Subtitle 5 (Aquatic Resources & Wildlife), Chapter 188 (Fishing Rights and Regulations), Section 188-70 (Penalties) of Hawaii Revised Statutes to increase fines for aquarium fishing violations. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| SB 2148 | Aquarium Fish Permit Requirement – Exemptions: Amends Title 12 (Conservation & Resources), Subtitle 5 (Aquatic Resources & Wildlife), Chapter 188 (Fishing Rights & Regulations), Section 188-31 (Permits to take aquatic life for aquarium purposes) of Hawaii Revised Statutes to exempt persons engaging in aquaculture research from the aquarium fish permit requirement. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
| SB 2564 | Homeowner’s Insurance Policies – Breed-Specific Dog Prohibition: Amends Title 24 (Insurance), Chapter 431 (Insurance Code), Article 10E (Property Insurance) of Hawaii Revised Statutes by adding a new Part (Pet Animals) to: (1) Prohibit homeowners insurance policies or dwelling fire insurance policies from being based on the breed of a dog; (2) Provide for disposition of certain seized animals; and (3) Restrict pet deposits and pet rent amounts. | DIED IN COMMITTEE (MISSED CROSSOVER DEADLINE) |
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