Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act

This bill requires pre-travel inspections at airports, ports, and postal facilities for high-risk invasive species and agricultural materials moving to or from Hawaii. It mandates visual, x-ray, and canine inspections before travel begins for all people, baggage, and cargo destined for Hawaii, directly affecting travelers, shippers, and cargo carriers. Hawaii’s government will help develop a published list of items subject to inspection within 180 days of enactment. The law aims to prevent invasive species from entering Hawaii by screening materials before they arrive.