Authorizes farm cluster housing on certain agricultural land within agricultural districts. Requires the counties adopt ordinances to allow farm cluster housing.
For policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2026, requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons undergoing medically necessary treatment that may cause iatrogenic infertility.
Maddy summarySB 2742 clarifies that dog owners are legally liable when their dogs attack livestock, directly affecting ranchers and livestock owners who face property damage. The bill increases fines for offenders and strengthens enforcement mechanisms, such as requiring owners to provide proof of liability insurance. It specifically targets incidents where dogs harm farm animals, making it easier for livestock owners to seek compensation. The law aims to reduce financial losses for agricultural operations through clearer accountability.
Maddy summarySB 2813 creates a Domestic Abuse Offender Registry within the Attorney General's Department, requiring the state to maintain a public list of individuals convicted of domestic abuse offenses. The bill appropriates funding to establish and operate this registry, which would provide law enforcement and the public with access to offender information. This directly affects individuals convicted of domestic abuse, as their details would be added to the registry. The key mechanism is the centralized database managed by the Attorney General's office, funded through state appropriations.
Directs the Department of Human Services to convene a working group to develop a statewide Kamaʻaina credit program to assist asset limited, income constrained, employed households to pay for essential living costs. Requires a report to the Legislature.
Maddy summarySB 2817 amends the legal threshold for excessive speeding violations by changing the specific speed limit that triggers this classification under state law. It directly affects drivers who exceed the revised speed threshold when speeding, as this would alter when a violation is deemed "excessive." The bill modifies the statutory standard used by law enforcement to determine excessive speeding offenses. The bill is currently in committee review following its introduction on January 23, 2026.
Establishes an exemption from mediation in parentage proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Clarifies the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings as it relates to domestic abuse.
Establishes restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence, algorithms, or other software tools for purposes of decision-making in health insurance utilization reviews. Requires a licensed health care provider to review all adverse actions by the health carrier.
Establishes uniform statewide requirements for policies and processes for the issuance of U and T visa certifications for noncitizen victims of crime that are consistent with federal laws and regulations governing U and T visas. Requires each state and county certifying entity to adopt a policy and process for the issuance of U and T visa certifications, consistent with those statewide requirements. Appropriate funds for the Department of the Attorney General to provide training to state and county certifying entities so that the policies and processes comply with all federal requirements. Appropriates funds to the Department of the Attorney General for the training.
Establishes safeguards, protections, oversight, and penalties for interactions between minors and artificial intelligence companion systems or conversational artificial intelligence services.
