HB1087 Summary

• Clarifies Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 711-1109 to permit humane tethering and restraint of dogs while prohibiting specific cruel methods.

• Prohibits tethering or restraining dogs under six months old unless supervised by the owner or owner's agent during an activity.

• Prohibits tethering or restraining any dog using tow chains, log chains, choke collars, pinch collars, or prong collars unless the dog is engaged in owner-supervised activity.

• Prohibits trolleys, cables, running lines, or similar devices designed to attach a dog to two stationary objects in configurations that endanger the dog or prevent access to necessary sustenance.

• Increases penalty for cruelty to animals in the second degree from a misdemeanor to a class C felony when the offense involves ten or more pet animals in a single instance.