SB 3011 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.

Summary

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. Prohibits pet animals from being at-large on public housing premises. 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 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Issues: ✓ Housing

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Mar 25, 2026

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What changed between versions

SB3011_HD1 → SB3011_SD1 · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill updates the version of the legislation from the House to the Senate, correcting a critical typo in the effective date from the year 3000 to 2050. It also refines the legal definitions regarding pet ownership, specifically clarifying rules on 'at-large' animals and ensuring that bans on specific dog breeds are prohibited under reasonable conditions. These changes ensure the law is set to take effect in a realistic timeframe while maintaining clear guidelines for pet owners and housing authorities.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on the Hawaii Public Housing Authority and state low-income housing projects, with no change in the entities to whom it applies.

TIMELINE

The effective date was changed from July 1, 3000, to July 1, 2050, fixing a significant clerical error that would have delayed the law indefinitely.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'at-large' was removed to streamline the text, as the prohibition on pets being at-large is already covered in the main operational clause.

The definition of 'pet animal' was updated to explicitly state it has the same meaning as defined in section 711-1100, improving legal clarity.

REQUIREMENT

The list of 'reasonable conditions' was updated to explicitly confirm that bans on entire dog breeds or size limitations are not permitted, reinforcing anti-discrimination protections for pets.

TECHNICAL

Various technical details were updated, including the bill number (SD1), revision numbers, and metadata fields to reflect the Senate version.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 25, 2026

Committee

Reported from HSG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1422-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.

lower

Mar 20, 2026

Lower · Passed

The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Evslin, Miyake, Grandinetti, Kitagawa, La Chica, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Cochran, Muraoka; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Kila.

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Committee

Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 16

lower

Mar 6, 2026

Introduced

Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 96) in amended form (SD 1).

lower

Mar 6, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 2 (Senator(s) DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.

upper

Mar 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.

upper

Feb 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-25-26 10:57AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.

upper

Feb 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.

upper

Feb 19, 2026

Committee

Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2461) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Elefante, Rhoads, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

upper

Feb 4, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

upper

Jan 30, 2026

Committee

Referred to HOU, WAM.

upper

Jan 23, 2026

Introduced

Introduced.

upper

3 primary · 2 co-sponsors