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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Exempts predator control and trapping for the purpose of protecting property or native biodiversity from the offense of cruelty to animals in the first degree.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to exempt certain activities from the offense of cruelty to animals in the first degree, which is a serious felony involving intentional or knowing torture, mutilation, poisoning, or killing of pet or equine animals. Specifically, the bill adds a provision stating that the cruelty offense will not apply to predator control or trapping activities undertaken for the purpose of protecting property or native biodiversity, providing a legal defense for these actions.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (19)
Luke Evslin (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Daniel Holt (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Michael Lee (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Jackson Sayama (D)*,
Garner Shimizu (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Terez Amato (D),
Last Action
Referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 1 (on 01/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1735&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1735_.HTM |
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