Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1852: RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1852 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO FERAL CHICKENS. Primary sponsor: Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), LEE, M., Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows the killing of feral chickens. Exempts feral chickens from definition of "wild birds". Exempts killing of feral chickens from the offense of cruelty to animals.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Sayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| 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 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 2
- Pending introduction.