Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2011: RELATING TO PET 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 2011 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PET ANIMALS. Primary sponsor: Shirley Templo (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), LEE, M., Lisa Marten (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Adrian Tam (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Referred to HSG, CPC, referral sheet 3.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits insurers from refusing to issue or renew, canceling, restricting, otherwise terminating, or charging higher rates for a commercial general liability insurance policy, homeowners insurance policy, renters insurance policy, or dwelling fire policy based on the breed of any dog that is kept on the insured premises.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Templo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Andrew Garrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“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 HSG, CPC, referral sheet 3
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.