SB 3321 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO AQUACULTURE.

Summary
Requires establishment of a biological aquatic risk-based framework for assessment and approval of aquatic livestock importation and movement. Authorizes the Division of Animal Industry of the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to adopt rules implementing species risk categorization, tiered biocontainment standards, per-arrival disease testing, and interagency coordination procedures. Establishes an interagency working group. Requires development of species-specific risk matrices, interagency working group coordination with automatic permit approval timelines, and performance accountability. Establishes an implementation timeline. Appropriates moneys.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 30, 2026 Last action Feb 2, 2026
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Feb 2, 2026
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Referred to AEN, WAM.
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Jan 30, 2026
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3 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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