Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: Counties; Animal Cruelty; Commercial Dog Breeders; Licensing; Regulations; Penalties
Defines a "dog breeder"" as any person who owns, possesses, controls, or otherwise has charge or custody of more than ten dogs over the age of twelve months with intact sexual organs, and who sells, barters, or otherwise transfers more than three litters and more than twenty-five dogs per calendar year. Requires dog breeders to meet minimum standards of care and not place certain types of dogs in the same enclosure to ensure the proper treatment and care of dogs and the dogs' offspring. Prohibits any person from owning or having custody of more than thirty dogs over one year with intact sexual organs. Requires dog breeders to maintain specific written records for each dog for a specified period. Authorizes each county to assess, implement, and enforce its own licensing system for dog breeders. Establishes civil penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)"
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-20 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-02-20 | Latest Action | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1546 HD1 SD1 | DHS; DCCA; Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program; Medicaid; Subsidies; Waivers; Vouchers; Portability; Reports | in_committee |
| HB 1576 HD1 SD1 | DBEDT; BLNR; Film Permits; Tax Credit; Information; Public Notice; Film Studio; Public Lands; Exemption | in_committee |
| HB 1615 HD2 SD1 | HTDC; Office of Marine Affairs; Marine Affairs Task Force; Marine Affairs Coordinator; Reports; Transfer; Consultant; Appropriations | in_committee |
| HB 1616 HD1 SD1 | Agricultural Parks; Disposition; Commercial Activity; Swine; Swine Products | in_committee |
| HB 1711 HD1 SD1 | Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing; Rent-to-Own Program; Sales Price | in_committee |
| HB 1715 HD1 SD1 | Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Permanently Affordable For-Sale Housing; Resale Restrictions; Criteria | in_committee |
| HB 1727 HD1 SD1 | HHFDC; Department of Budget and Finance; RHRF; Mixed-Income Subaccount; Reserved Funds; Appropriations | in_committee |
| HB 1732 HD2 SD1 | HHFDC; Counties; Kamaaina Homes Pilot Program; Voluntary Deed Restrictions | in_committee |