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HI SB3012

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires dogs and cats imported into Hawaii to have documentation proving surgical sterilization (spaying/neutering) by a licensed veterinarian as a condition of entry
  • Exempts animals staying less than 90 days who will not be sold or transferred, animals with veterinarian-certified medical conditions making sterilization dangerous, and animals imported for breeding or show purposes with proper declaration
  • Owners importing intact animals for breeding or show must submit declarations including their name, address, animal's microchip information, and species/breed to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity
  • Department must forward intact animal declarations to the appropriate county animal control agency where the animal will be housed
  • Effective date of July 1, 2050, with the Department authorized to adopt administrative rules and assess fees to administer the program

Legislative Description

Relating To Animal Importation.

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Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/20/2026
Agriculture and Environment1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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