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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish rules to enforce the Akamai Arrival Program. Requires DAB to strengthen enforcement of plant and non-domestic animal quarantine and microorganism importations.
AI Summary
This bill mandates the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB) to establish rules for enforcing the Akamai Arrival Program, a digital system for biosecurity declarations, and to strengthen the enforcement of regulations concerning the importation of plants, non-domestic animals, and microorganisms into Hawaii. It amends existing laws to change the discretionary power of the department and its inspectors to a mandatory requirement in various situations, such as adopting rules for specific articles, requiring permits for restricted imports, and enforcing inspections and potential confiscation or destruction of prohibited items, thereby enhancing biosecurity measures for the state.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to AGR, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6 (on 02/02/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2550&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2550_.HTM |
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