Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 404: 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 404 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO SERVICE ANIMALS. Primary sponsor: Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Mike Gabbard (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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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 or of certificates, identifications, tags, vests, leashes, and harnesses that identify an animal as an emotional support animal to provide certain disclaimers to the buyer or recipient. Establishes penalties.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- The committee on HHS deferred the measure.
- The committee on CPN deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on HHS/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 1:10PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.