Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 980: RELATING TO ANIMALS.

Passed one chamber Last action December 8, 2025: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Plain-language summary

HB 980 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ANIMALS. Primary sponsor: Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), HOLT, Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), LEE, M., Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Matthias Kusch (Democratic); Darius Kila (Democratic); Scot Matayoshi (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); and 9 more. 2 co-sponsors.