Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2152: RELATING TO DOG ATTACKS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2152 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO DOG ATTACKS. Primary sponsor: Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Mark Hashem (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 9, 2026): Act 114, 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Clarifies liability and increases penalties and enforcement mechanisms for dog attacks on livestock occurring on land or premises within the agricultural district. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Mark Hashem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| 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
- Act 114, 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214).
- Act 114, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- Transmitted to Governor.
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 49-26) as amended in (CD 1).
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 49-26).
- 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
- The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard, Rhoads, DeCoite, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
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