RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO FARM.

Amends the definition of "farming operation" by including customary and traditional subsistence farming conducted by native Hawaiian cultural practitioners and excluding concentrated animal feeding operations and business entities with unclear or non-transparent ownership or beneficiary structures. Establishes additional criteria for farming operations to meet in order to be protected against nuisance claims. Clarifies the purpose and intent of the Hawaii Right to Farm Act.

Voted 12/8/2025

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Docket history

Action history

12/8/2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
1/27/2025The committee on AEN deferred the measure.
1/24/2025The committee(s) on AEN will hold a public decision making on 01-27-25 1:01PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.
1/24/2025The committee on HWN deferred the measure.
1/21/2025The committee(s) on AEN/HWN has scheduled a public hearing on 01-24-25 1:30PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
1/17/2025Referred to AEN/HWN, JDC.
1/15/2025Introduced and passed First Reading.
1/13/2025Pending Introduction.