Bill > SB2166

This bill establishes that individuals who keep, feed, or harbor chickens, ungulates (like goats, sheep, or pigs), or felids (like cats) are strictly liable for any damage these animals cause to another person's private property, meaning they are responsible regardless of whether they were negligent. This new law aims to provide property owners with legal recourse, similar to existing laws for livestock and dogs, when these animals cause harm to gardens, landscaping, or other property. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Hawaii Invasive Species Council, a state body that addresses threats from invasive species, must study whether feral chickens should be classified as an invasive species due to the property damage they cause and report its findings to the legislature by early 2027.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2166&year=2026