Bill > HB2262

This bill prohibits the farming of certain non-wild caught octopuses for human consumption in Hawaii. The bill cites ethical concerns due to the advanced cognitive abilities of octopuses and the potential for inadequate living conditions and confinement to cause stress and compromise the well-being of these intelligent marine creatures. The bill exempts the propagation, cultivation, maintenance, and harvesting of octopuses for research purposes from the prohibition. The bill takes effect upon its approval and does not affect any rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that were already in place before its effective date.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2262&year=2024