HB 2170

Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 30, 2026.

Firearms; Mandatory Minimum Term of Imprisonment; Class A Felony; Possession; Controlled Substance; Methamphetamine; TRO; Temporary Restraining Order; Protective Order; Court Order.

Bill ID HI-2026-HB-2170
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee JHA, FIN
House in_committee 2026-01-30
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Justin H. Woodson
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-30 Status in_committee
2026-01-30 Latest Action Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5
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