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HI SB3012
Bill
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.
Counties
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
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