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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Allows the killing of feral chickens. Exempts feral chickens from definition of "wild birds". Exempts killing of feral chickens from the offense of cruelty to animals.
AI Summary
This bill allows for the killing of feral chickens, defining them as chickens living in a wild and unconfined state, and exempts them from the general definition of "wild birds" which refers to birds living in a wild and undomesticated state. Furthermore, it clarifies that killing feral chickens is not considered cruelty to animals, provided it does not involve animal fighting, cockfighting, torture, starvation, immolation, or beating, and it specifically exempts actions taken in accordance with the bill from the offense of cruelty to animals in the second degree.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (13)
Cory Chun (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Michael Lee (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Jackson Sayama (D)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
Jenna Takenouchi (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Last Action
Referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 2 (on 01/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1852&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1852_.HTM |
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