Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 193
RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO FARM.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Amends the definition of "farming operation" by including customary and traditional subsistence farming conducted by native Hawaiian cultural practitioners and excluding concentrated animal feeding operations and business entities with unclear or non-transparent ownership or beneficiary structures. Establishes additional criteria for farming operations to meet in order to be protected against nuisance claims. Clarifies the purpose and intent of the Hawaii Right to Farm Act.
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Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 14, 2025 · House
Prefiled. - Jan 16, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · House
Referred to AGR, EEP, JHA, referral sheet 1 - Jan 27, 2025 · House
Re-referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 4 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.