Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: Deadly or Dangerous Weapon; Bladed Weapon; Open Carry; Affirmative Defense
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.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-02 | Status | failed |
| 2026-02-02 | Latest Action | The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SB 401 SD2 HD1 CD2 | Firearms; Gun Safety; Assault Rifles; Assault Shotguns; .50 Caliber Firearms; Detachable Magazines; Prohibition | unknown |
| SB 2517 SD1 | Hawaii Law Enforcement Coalition Package; Protective Orders; Restraining Orders; Firearms; Prohibition | in_committee |
| SB 3040 SD1 | AG; Office of Gun Violence Prevention; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 2062 HD1 | Hawaii State Association of Counties Package; Temporary Restraining Orders; Gun Violence Protective Orders; Public Awareness Campaigns; Appropriations | in_committee |
| SB 2128 SD2 | Trespass; Hunting; Motor Vehicles; Firearms; Forfeiture; Fine | in_committee |
| SB 2575 SD2 | Firearms; Mandatory Minimum Term of Imprisonment; Class A Felony; Possession; Controlled Substance; Methamphetamine; Temporary Restraining Order; Protective Order; Court Order | in_committee |
| SB 2576 | Criminal Trespass; Agricultural Land; Penalty; Firearm | failed |
| SB 2720 SD1 | Firearm Injury; Cost Recovery; Restitution Fund | in_committee |