Hawaii HB1852 amends the definition of "wild birds" to exclude feral chickens and allows the killing of feral chickens under certain conditions.

Hawaii HB1852 modifies the definition of "wild birds" in Hawaii Revised Statutes to exclude feral chickens. It also amends the statute on cruelty to animals, specifying that cruelty to animals in the second degree becomes a class C felony if it involves ten or more pet animals. The bill permits the killing of feral chickens in any manner not prohibited by law, including by trapping, but prohibits animal fighting, cockfighting, and the use of torture, starvation, immolation, or beating.

Hawaii HB1852 amends the definition of "wild birds" to exclude feral chickens and allows the killing of feral chickens under certain conditions.

Hawaii HB1852 modifies the definition of "wild birds" in Hawaii Revised Statutes to exclude feral chickens. It also amends the statute on cruelty to animals, specifying that cruelty to animals in the second degree becomes a class C felony if it involves ten or more pet animals. The bill permits the killing of feral chickens in any manner not prohibited by law, including by trapping, but prohibits animal fighting, cockfighting, and the use of torture, starvation, immolation, or beating.