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Yes: 4 • No: 0
HawaiiSB 27102025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate
RELATING TO ANIMALS.
Sponsored By: Mike Gabbard (Democratic)
Passed
Summary
Defines a "dog breeder" as any person who owns, possesses, controls, or otherwise has charge or custody of more than ten dogs over the age of twelve months with intact sexual organs, and who sells, barters, or otherwise transfers more than three litters and more than twenty-five dogs per calendar year. Requires dog breeders to meet minimum standards of care and not place certain types of dogs in the same enclosure to ensure the proper treatment and care of dogs and the dogs' offspring. Prohibits any person from owning or having custody of more than thirty dogs over one year with intact sexual organs. Requires dog breeders to maintain specific written records for each dog for a specified period. Authorizes each county to assess, implement, and enforce its own licensing system for dog breeders. Establishes civil penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
CountiesAnimal CrueltyCommercial Dog BreedersLicensingRegulationsPenaltiesCPN, JDC/WAM
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Mike Gabbard
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
David Alcos III
Republican • House
Stanley Chang
Democratic • Senate
Chris Lee
Democratic • Senate
Glenn Wakai
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 2/18/2026
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2648) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.
2/20/2026SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.
2/20/2026SenateThe committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.
2/18/2026SenateThe committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2/13/2026SenateReferred to CPN, JDC/WAM.
1/28/2026SenatePassed First Reading.
1/26/2026SenateIntroduced.
1/23/2026Senate
Bill Text
Bill Text
Original
SB2710_SD1
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