Help us keep you informed about new legislation that could effect your right to bear arms. Even a small donation helps us keep this running. Please consider signing up for a paying membership or making a donation, every little bit helps.

toggle menu

Proposed Hawaii Firearm Legislation SB433

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Relating To Weapons.

Subject: Deadly or Dangerous Weapon: Bladed Weapon: Open Carry: Affirmative Defense

Description: 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.

Session: 2025 Regular Session

Last Action: Passed First Reading.

Last Action Date: January 16, 2025

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'.

3 sponsors: Karl Rhoads (D); Stanley Chang (D); Brandon Elefante (D);

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 12% (3 of 25)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Jan 16, 2025 Introduced.
Senate Jan 16, 2025 Passed First Reading.
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Jan 15, 2025 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

Discuss this bill and other firearm related topics in our discussion forum