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HI HB2561

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ikaika Olds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Declares feral chickens on public lands a public nuisance and controllable pest in cities with populations of 300,000 or more (applies to Honolulu)
  • Prohibits feeding feral chickens on public land, placing food attractants, and creating areas intended for chicken congregation
  • Prohibits abandoning, dumping, releasing, or relocating chickens onto public lands or private property without owner consent
  • Establishes civil fines of up to $250 for first violations, $500 for second violations within one year, and $1,000 for third or subsequent violations, with each day of continued violation counting as a separate offense
  • Appropriates unspecified funds to the City and County of Honolulu for receipt, handling, and humane disposition of captured feral chickens, with an effective date of July 1, 3000

Legislative Description

Relating To Feral Animals.

Appropriation

Last Action

Referred to AEN/WLA, WAM/JDC.

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Environment3/10/2026
Finance2/20/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/13/2026
Agriculture2/11/2026
Water & Land2/11/2026
Agriculture2/2/2026

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