HI HR150

Requests state and county agencies responsible for removing deceased dogs and cats from public roadways to check for and scan microchips, recording the microchip number, location found, descriptive information, and any identification from tags or collars.

Requires these agencies to timely notify county animal services or animal service contractors of deceased pets, including microchip information and descriptive details, allowing them to contact registered owners.

Notes that approximately 60% of Hawaii households have at least one cat or dog, and that microchip scanners cost approximately $350 and are readily available.

References Act 5, Session Laws of Hawaii (Special Session 2021), which requires dog and cat owners to have microchips implanted and registered since January 1, 2022.

Directs certified copies be sent to the Board of Agriculture, Department of Transportation Highways Division, county mayors, Hawaiian Humane Society, Kauai Humane Society, and Maui Humane Society.