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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibits the harvesting of aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes, regardless of the method of collection.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the harvesting of any aquatic life for commercial aquarium purposes, meaning for profit or gain where the aquatic life is sold, offered for sale, or transported for sale, regardless of how it is collected, but it allows for exceptions for special activity permits, recreational permits for non-commercial aquarium use, and captive-breeding or aquaculture efforts, and it also clarifies that this prohibition does not affect traditional and customary practices, the lawful taking of fish for consumption or bait, or the lawful management or taking of aquatic life from fishponds.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
The committee on WLA deferred the measure. (on 02/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2996&year=2026 |
| SB2996_TESTIMONY_HWN-WLA_02-10-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2996_TESTIMONY_HWN-WLA_02-10-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2996_.HTM |
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