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Proposed Hawaii Firearm Legislation SB1542

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Relating To Weapon Safety.

Subject: Firearms: Electric Guns: Carrying: Possession: Restrictions

Description: Specifies sensitive locations in which the carrying of firearms is restricted or prohibited. Authorizes, in certain circumstances, the carrying of firearms on private property. Specifies areas in which the carrying or possession of electric guns is restricted or prohibited. Imposes certain firearm storage requirements for individuals licensed to carry firearms. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to submit to the Legislature, over a 4-year period, semi-annual reports on the public carrying of firearms.

Session: 2023 Regular Session

Last Action: Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.

Last Action Date: January 30, 2023

Sponsors

Note: the first sponsor listed is normally the primary sponsor. If a sponsor's name is a hyperlink you can click on it to 'follow the money'.

9 sponsors: Karl Rhoads (D); Stanley Chang (D); Carol Fukunaga (D); Gil Keith-agaran (D); Jarrett Keohokalole (D); Chris Lee (D); Joy San Buenaventura (D); Maile Shimabukuro (D); Sharon Moriwaki (D);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 36% (9 of 25)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Jan 30, 2023 Referred to PSM, JDC/WAM.
Senate Jan 27, 2023 Passed First Reading.
Senate Jan 25, 2023 Introduced.
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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