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Proposed Hawaii Firearm Legislation HB1306

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Relating To Firearms.

Subject: Firearms: Concealed Carry: Open Carry: Licenses

Description: Authorizes county police departments to issue a person a license to carry a handgun in all counties of the State. Extends the expiration date of a license from 1 year to 5 years. Repeals "proper cause" requirements invalidated by the United States Supreme Court in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, 142 S.Ct. 2111 (2022).

Session: 2023 Regular Session

Last Action: Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3

Last Action Date: January 30, 2023

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: Sam Kong (D);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 2% (1 of 51)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jan 30, 2023 Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 3
House Jan 25, 2023 Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Jan 25, 2023 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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