Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3010: RELATING TO ANIMAL ENDANGERMENT.
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- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 3010 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ANIMAL ENDANGERMENT. Primary sponsor: LEE, C., Stanley Chang (Democratic), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Glenn Wakai (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Reported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1392-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows law enforcement officers, animal control officers, and firefighters to enter an unattended vehicle to protect the health, safety, or well-being of a pet animal that is endangered by being left or confined in an unattended vehicle. Allows private citizens to rescue a pet animal that has been left in an unattended vehicle under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| C. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Glenn Wakai | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Dru Kanuha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported from AGR (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1392-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).
- The committee on AGR recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Chun, Kusch, Kahaloa, Lowen, Perruso, Matsumoto; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Quinlan.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by AGR on Friday, 03-20-26 9:30AM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Pass First Reading
- Referred to AGR, JHA, referral sheet 17
- Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 340) in amended form (SD 2).
- Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3063) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
- 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-04-26 9:40AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
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