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SB 3011: HPHA; PET ANIMALS; ALLOWED; POSITIONS; APPROPRIATION

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: Senate
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-02-18

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-03-10: Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 16)

Introduced

In Committee

First Chamber

In Committee

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to allow any resident of a public housing project or state low-income housing project to keep one or more pet animals in the resident's unit, subject to applicable state laws, county ordinances, and any reasonable conditions.  Provides that the Hawaii Public Housing Authority may charge a refundable deposit for each pet animal but shall not impose a monthly pet fee or pet rent.  Allows the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to remove a vicious animal to protect persons or property.  Establishes positions.  Appropriates funds.  Effective 7/1/2050.  (SD1)

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services4MIN
Feb 10, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services

Senate Standing Committee on Housing4MIN
Feb 10, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Housing

Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services59SEC
Feb 10, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services

Senate Standing Committee on Housing59SEC
Feb 10, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Housing

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