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Proposed Hawaii Firearm Legislation SB936

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Civil Liability; Limitation; Justification; Use of Force

Description: Provides for the defense of justification for the use of force, under sections 703-302 through 703-309 of the Penal Code, precluding civil liability to an injured perpetrator convicted of the underlying crime or lesser included offense.

Session: 2015 Regular Session

Last Action: Referred to JDL.

Last Action Date: January 28, 2015

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'.

10 sponsors: Sam Slom; Suzanne Chun Oakland; Donovan Cruz; Mike Gabbard; Breene Harimoto; Lorraine Inouye; Russell Ruderman; Brickwood Galuteria; Gil Keith-agaran; Maile Shimabukuro;

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 40% (10 of 25)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Jan 28, 2015 Referred to JDL.
Senate Jan 26, 2015 Passed First Reading.
Senate Jan 23, 2015 Introduced.
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Jan 24, 2015 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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