Criminal Justice (Firearms)

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 433: RELATING TO WEAPONS.

Prohibits any person from openly carrying a deadly or dangerous weapon. Includes bladed weapon in the list of deadly or dangerous weapons. Establishes an affirmative defense to a prosecution for the purposes of lawful self-defense and transporting a weapon.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeProhibits open carry of bladed weapons, expanding criminalization of weapon possession under criminal law.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 279: RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Allows the carrying or possessing of firearm parts only at or between certain locations and in an enclosed container. Defines firearm parts and prohibited persons. Establishes and increases penalties for the carrying or possessing of certain firearms or firearm parts other than at or between specific locations and in an enclosed container.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for firearm part possession, expanding criminalization and opposing reform efforts through stricter enforcement.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2170: RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Establishes mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment for certain class A felonies involving firearms. Changes from a class B felony to a class A felony the penalty for owning, possessing, or controlling any firearm or ammunition while being prosecuted for or having been convicted of committing a felony, a crime of violence, a criminal offense relating to firearms, or an illegal sale or distribution of any drug. Changes from a misdemeanor to a class A felony the penalty for ownership, possession, control, or transfer of ownership of any firearms or ammunition by a person who a court order has restrained from contacting, threatening, or physically abusing any person. Changes from a misdemeanor to a class A felony the penalty for carrying a firearm while under the influence of a controlled substance. Establishes possession of methamphetamine while carrying a firearm as a class A felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeElevates firearm possession penalties to Class A felonies with mandatory minimums, increasing sentencing severity and opposing reform-focused criminal justice policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Firearms Sentencing

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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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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 · 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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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 128: RELATING TO TRESPASS.

Establishes the crime of criminal trespass on agricultural land. 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 JusticeExpands criminalization by adding firearm ban for agricultural trespass convictions, increasing penalties rather than promoting reform.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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