Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1735: RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1735 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. Primary sponsor: Luke Evslin (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), HOLT, Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), LEE, M., Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 1.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Exempts predator control and trapping for the purpose of protecting property or native biodiversity from the offense of cruelty to animals in the first degree.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| HOLT | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Jackson Sayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Terez Amato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.