SB 2710 SD1

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 20, 2026.

Counties; Animal Cruelty; Commercial Dog Breeders; Licensing; Regulations; Penalties.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-2710
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee CPN, JDC/WAM
Senate in_committee 2026-02-20
Summary

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)"

Sponsor
Mike Gabbard
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Actions Timeline
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.
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