Legislative record

HB 851STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO SELF DEFENSE.

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.

Voted 12/8/2025

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Docket history

Action history

  1. 12/8/2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  2. 1/23/2025Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3
  3. 1/23/2025Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  4. 1/21/2025Pending introduction.