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HB 851

Hawaii - Session 2026

House in_committee 2025-01-23
Bill Details

Title: Self-Defense; Deadly Force; Duty to Retreat; Safe At Home Law

Summary

Clarifies that a person who uses deadly force in self-defense does not have a duty to retreat if they are in their dwelling or on their property unless they are the initial aggressor. Repeals statutory language that permits a person to use deadly force at their place of work.

Sponsor
Sean Quinlan
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-01-23 Status in_committee
2025-01-23 Latest Action Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3