States / Hawaii / HB 2497

HB 2497 Reported from Committee

RELATING TO BIOSECURITY.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
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Passed
Enacted

Clarifies that the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity and the counties, including officers, employees, and authorized agents of the Department and counties, shall not be liable for costs relating to the entering of private property to control or eradicate pests. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to establish a working group that comprises signatories of the biosecurity government-industry agreements for joint-decision making. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 28, 2026
Last action
Jan 28, 2026 — Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Session
2026
Momentum
41 · Moderate