Dog breed rules in Hawaii (state law)
State law says a dog's breed shall not be considered in deciding whether it is dangerousBreed rules
The details
- Breeds named
- None. The law says a dog's breed shall not be considered in determining whether it is dangerous.1
- What the rule requires
- An officer may declare a dog dangerous if it causes a bite injury without provocation. A dog's breed shall not be considered.1
- Law
- Act 224 of 2024 (House Bill 2058), a new dangerous dogs part in Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 711.1
- Penalty
- Negligent failure to control a dangerous dog is a misdemeanor, or a class C felony if a person suffers serious bodily injury or death.1
The sources we read do not say: service dog exception.
Act 224 took effect July 1, 2024, with some sections July 1, 2025. It does not say whether counties may pass breed rules.
Sources
- Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, Act 224, Hawaii State Legislature, checked 2 November 2026
Checked 2 November 2026. "Secondary" marks a source used only because the official page could not be read.