Criminal Justice (Firearms)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 2576: RELATING TO TRESPASS.

Prohibits persons being prosecuted for or convicted of the crime of criminal trespass on agricultural land from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm or ammunition.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill imposes firearm ban on trespass convictions, expanding penalties for agricultural trespass, increasing restrictions on offenders rather than promoting reform.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2075: RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Establishes a class C felony penalty for the unlawful possession, control, or transfer of a firearm or ammunition in violation of a valid judicial protective order or restraining order.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by establishing class C felony for firearm violations under protective orders.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Drug Policy Firearms

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2504: RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION.

Appropriates funds to the Judiciary for the enforcement of gun violence protective orders. Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct public awareness campaigns on gun violence protective orders.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds enforcement of gun violence protective orders, a criminal justice tool to prevent firearm-related crimes, aligning with reform goals of reducing violence.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Law Enforcement

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate May 1, 2026

SB 2575: RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Changes from a misdemeanor to a class C felony the penalty for possessing, controlling, or transferring ownership of any firearm or ammunition by a person who is restrained by court order from contacting, threatening, or physically abusing any person. Changes from a misdemeanor to a class B felony the penalty for carrying a firearm while under the influence of a controlled substance. Establishes unlawful possession of methamphetamine while carrying a firearm as a class B felony. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases mandatory minimum sentences for firearm possession during felony prosecutions, expanding criminalization and reducing judicial discretion per bill's penalty enhancements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Firearms Sentencing

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 2062: RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION.

Appropriates funds to the Judiciary for the efficient processing of temporary restraining orders and gun violence protective orders. Appropriates funds to the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct public awareness campaigns on gun violence protective orders. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds enforcement of gun violence protective orders and public awareness campaigns, directly strengthening criminal justice efforts to prevent gun violence and enhance public safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Law Enforcement

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 2517: RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.

Amends the penalty for the unlawful possession, control, or transfer of a firearm or ammunition in violation of a valid judicial protective order or restraining order by reclassifying the offense from a misdemeanor to a class C felony. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill imposes class C felony penalty for firearm violations under protective orders, expanding criminalization of firearm possession in domestic violence contexts.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Drug Policy Firearms

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 285: RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Prohibits the possession, transfer, and sale of ghost guns. Establishes mandatory minimum sentencing for use of a ghost gun in the commission of a felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeImposes mandatory minimums for ghost gun felonies, increasing sentencing severity without reform elements90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms Sentencing

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 664: RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION.

Establishes the Office of Gun Violence Prevention to conduct community outreach on gun violence prevention, develop and administer a grant program for gun violence prevention, and develop and administer a gun violence resource bank. Moves the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission from the Office of the Attorney General to the Department of Law Enforcement. Replaces the Attorney General with the Director of Law Enforcement as Chair of the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission and includes the Attorney General as a commission member. Establishes the Gun Violence Prevention Special Fund and appropriates funds into and out of the special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes prevention programs, grants, and resource banks focused on reducing gun violence through community outreach, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Law Enforcement

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 638: RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.

Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a certified copy of a criminal background check or credit report. Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee if a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report is available. Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a certified copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits landlords from charging fees for criminal background checks in rentals, reducing financial barriers for applicants with criminal records and aligning with reentry reform goals.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlord application fees for background/credit checks when applicants provide certified copies, reducing tenant costs and strengthening tenant protections under housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1662: RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.

Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a certified copy of a criminal background check or credit report. Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee if a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report is available. Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a certified copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents landlords from charging fees for criminal background checks, reducing financial barriers for housing access of individuals with criminal records.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlord application fees for background/credit checks when tenants provide certified copies, reducing tenant costs and strengthening tenant protections in housing screening.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Landlords

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