S.R. NO. 107 Summary

• State and county agencies responsible for removing deceased dogs and cats from public roadways are requested to scan for microchips and record the microchip number, location found, descriptive information about the pet, and any contact information visible on the animal's tag or collar.

• Agencies are requested to timely notify county animal services or animal service contractors of the deceased animal, including all recorded information, to allow follow-up with registered pet owners.

• Resolution recognizes that approximately 60 percent of Hawaii households have at least one cat or dog, and that pet microchip scanning and registration have been required since January 1, 2022.

• Addresses the need to provide closure to pet owners and others who cared for deceased pets, noting that uncertainty about a lost pet's fate can be traumatic.

• Certified copies of the resolution are to be transmitted to the Board of Agriculture Chairperson, Department of Transportation Highways Division Deputy Director, county mayors, and leadership of the Hawaiian Humane Society, Kauai Humane Society, and Maui Humane Society.