Informing the Legislature that on April 22, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB995 (ACT 023).

HB995 requires the Hawaii Attorney General's office to publish an annual report on firearm license applications and decisions, including demographic data (age, gender, race, county) and reasons for denials or revocations. County police chiefs must provide this data to the Attorney General by March 31 each year. The report must analyze denial patterns and recommend solutions for disparities. This law directly affects the Attorney General's office, county police departments, and all firearm license applicants in Hawaii by mandating transparent reporting of licensing outcomes. It does not change firearm ownership rules but increases public oversight of the licensing process.