Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 593: RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DOG BREEDERS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 593 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO COMMERCIAL DOG BREEDERS. Primary sponsor: Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Glenn Wakai (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.
Defines a "dog breeder" as any person who owns, possesses, controls, or otherwise has charge or custody of more than ten dogs over the age of twelve months with intact sexual organs, and who sells, barters, or otherwise transfers more than three litters and more than twenty-five dogs per calendar year. Requires dog breeders to meet minimum standards of care and not place certain types of dogs in the same enclosure to ensure the proper treatment and care of dogs and the dogs' offspring. Prohibits any person from owning or having custody of more than thirty dogs over one year with intact sexual organs. Requires dog breeders to maintain specific written records for each dog for a specified period. Authorizes each county to assess, implement, and enforce its own licensing system. Establishes civil and criminal penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Moriwaki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Glenn Wakai | Primary 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
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 511) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.
- The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
- The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-25 9:35AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Re-Referred to CPN, JDC/WAM.
- Referred to CPN/EIG, JDC/WAM.
- Introduced.
- Passed First Reading.