Informing the Legislature that on June 8, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2152 HD2 SD2 CD1 (ACT 114).

This bill, signed into law by Governor Josh Green on June 8, 2026, strengthens penalties and enforcement measures against dog attacks on livestock within Hawaii's agricultural districts. It directly affects dog owners and livestock producers by increasing financial liability for damages and allowing for the destruction of dogs that harass or injure animals. Under the new provisions, a dog owner can be held liable for twice the value of damaged livestock, and owners who fail to confine or destroy a dog after an attack face misdemeanor charges and fines. Additionally, the law allows livestock owners, their agents, or family members to destroy a dog caught attacking or persistently pursuing their animals without facing civil or criminal repercussions. The bill also establishes a process for district court judges to order the humane euthanasia of dogs that continue to cause damage to livestock.