Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 593
RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DOG BREEDERS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
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. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Referred to CPN/EIG, JDC/WAM. - Jan 28, 2025 · Senate
Re-Referred to CPN, JDC/WAM. - Feb 6, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 9:35AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. - Feb 10, 2025 · Senate
The 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, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none. - Feb 14, 2025 · Senate
Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 511) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM. - Feb 14, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.