Hawaii HB2152: Relating to Dog Attacks.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to dog attacks.

From the enrolled text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO DOG ATTACKS. SECTION 1. The legislature finds that livestock production is an important contributor to the State's economy, food security, and land stewardship. Livestock producers responsibly manage their animals through fencing and low-stress handling techniques to ensure their health and well--being. The legislature further finds that uncontrolled dogs often harass, injure, or kill livestock, causing significant losses. Livestock producers experience severe financial and emotional impacts from dog attacks, as a single attack can result in the loss of up to eighty animals. The legislature also finds that California addresses dog attacks on livestock through strict liability provisions under the California Food and Agricultural Code, which may serve as a model for Hawaii. The purpose of this Act is to increase penalties and enforcement mechanisms relating to dog attacks on livestock on land or premises within the agricultural district to ensure dog 2026--3453 H32152 CD1 HMSO H.B. NO. ~ C.D. owners maintain control of their animals and are held accountable when attacks occur. Authorizing the destruction of dogs that harass livestock is consistent with existing law, which provides similar protections for wildlife. SECTION 2. Section 142-33, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows: (b) For the purposes of this section, "habitual " agricultural crime perpetrator" means a person …

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Sponsors

• Matthias Kusch (D, 1) · primary sponsor
• Luke Evslin (D, 16)
• Mark Hashem (D, 19)
• Greggor Ilagan (D, 4)
• Kirstin Kahaloa (D, 6)
• Jeanne Kapela (D, 5)
• Darius Kila (D, 44)
• Nicole Lowen (D, 7)
• Daynette Morikawa (D, HD-017)
• Ikaika Olds (D, 23)
• Mahina Poepoe (D, 13)
• Julie Reyes Oda (R, 40)

Latest actions

1. June 9, 2026: Act 114, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214).
2. June 9, 2026: Act 114, 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214).
3. May 8, 2026: Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
4. May 7, 2026: Transmitted to Governor.
5. May 6, 2026: Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
6. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
7. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
8. April 29, 2026: 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
9. April 29, 2026: Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 49-26).
10. April 29, 2026: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.

Votes

• Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1) (May 6, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (May 6, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
• none. (April 28, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Conference Committee Vote (April 28, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2) (April 14, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
• JDC: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (April 7, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2152?

HB2152 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Dog Attacks.

What does HB2152 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to dog attacks.

What is the status of HB2152?

Signed into law as of June 9, 2026. Latest action: Act 114, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214). (June 9, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2152?

Matthias Kusch (D, 1), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2152?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2152&year=2026