Hawaii HB1736 mandates cat sterilization, establishes a spay and neuter fund, and allows tax refund contributions.

Hawaii HB1736 requires cat owners to sterilize their cats within 60 days of ownership unless exempted by a veterinarian's certification. Owners must also provide proof of registration with a recognized breed registry or proof of sterilization. The bill establishes a spay and neuter special fund, financed by state income tax refund designations, to support spaying and neutering surgeries. Funds are distributed to counties based on population share. The bill also allows individuals to designate $5 of their state income tax refund to the special fund.

Hawaii HB1736 mandates cat sterilization, establishes a spay and neuter fund, and allows tax refund contributions.

Hawaii HB1736 requires cat owners to sterilize their cats within 60 days of ownership unless exempted by a veterinarian's certification. Owners must also provide proof of registration with a recognized breed registry or proof of sterilization. The bill establishes a spay and neuter special fund, financed by state income tax refund designations, to support spaying and neutering surgeries. Funds are distributed to counties based on population share. The bill also allows individuals to designate $5 of their state income tax refund to the special fund.