Hawaii SB1024 allows public housing residents to keep pets, with reasonable conditions and no monthly fees.

Hawaii SB1024 amends public housing laws to allow residents to keep pets in their units, subject to state laws, county ordinances, and reasonable conditions. The housing authority can charge a refundable deposit but not a monthly fee. Conditions can include nuisance behavior policies, leash requirements, insurance, and limits based on unit size. The bill also prohibits breed bans and size limits but allows bans on specific dogs deemed dangerous. It appropriates funds for two full-time positions to enforce these provisions and maintain properties, effective July 1, 2025.

Hawaii SB1024 allows public housing residents to keep pets, with reasonable conditions and no monthly fees.

Hawaii SB1024 amends public housing laws to allow residents to keep pets in their units, subject to state laws, county ordinances, and reasonable conditions. The housing authority can charge a refundable deposit but not a monthly fee. Conditions can include nuisance behavior policies, leash requirements, insurance, and limits based on unit size. The bill also prohibits breed bans and size limits but allows bans on specific dogs deemed dangerous. It appropriates funds for two full-time positions to enforce these provisions and maintain properties, effective July 1, 2025.