SB 2502 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

Summary
Prohibits the use of consumer fireworks except, by permit, for cultural use. Repeals portions of section 132D-3(1), HRS, that generally allow the use of consumer fireworks without a permit on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and the Fourth of July. Specifies that no fireworks shall be sold to a permittee holding a permit issued for purposes of cultural use more than 5 calendar days before the applicable cultural use. Makes technical amendments to definitions of "consumer fireworks" and "cultural" within fireworks law.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
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Referred to PSM/WLA, WAM/JDC.
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Jan 23, 2026
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Ron Kouchi
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