Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2853: RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2853 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS. Primary sponsor: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires sellers or providers of emotional support animals, as well as those issuing verifications of a disability-related need for an emotional support animal, to provide written notice of certain laws relating to emotional support animals. Requires persons or businesses that sell or provide certificates, vests, or identification tags that identify an animal as an emotional support animal to provide to the buyer or recipient written notice of certain laws relating to emotional support animals. Establishes penalties.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“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 HHS/CPN, JDC.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.