SB 252: RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
Current Status:
In Progress
(2025-12-08: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.)
Introduced
First Committee Review
First Chamber
Second Committee Review
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Clarifies that the importation of any item or material infested or infected with an insect or other animal, disease, or other pest is prohibited. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to inspect any item imported or moved into the State from another part of the continental United States or between the Hawaiian Islands. Prohibits the sale of merchandise that a seller knows is infested or infected with a pest. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to compel the quarantine, treatment, or destruction of certain materials. Clarifies penalties for violations.
Discussed in Hearing
7MINHouse Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
7MINHouse Standing Committee on Agriculture & Food Systems
23SECSenate Floor
5MINHouse Standing Committee on Housing
18MINSenate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Environment
18MINSenate Standing Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection
18MINSenate Standing Committee on Housing
18MIN