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HB 984STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Prohibits firearms in certain locations and premises and provides for enhanced sentencing. Requires possession and disclosure of a license to carry. Prohibits leaving an unsecured firearm in a vehicle unattended. Prohibits consuming or being under the influence of alcohol, an intoxicating liquor, or a controlled substance when carrying a firearm. Prohibits carrying or possessing firearms on certain private property open to the public without express authorization. Requires annual reports from the Department of the Attorney General on carry licenses. Amends the requirements for, and revocation of, firearms permits and licenses. Amends the disqualification of persons from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm. Expands the qualified immunity for health care providers who provide information on firearms applicants to include physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses. (SD1)

Voted 12/11/2023

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

24 yea·3 nay·4 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 12/11/2023Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.
  2. 4/6/2023The committee on JDC deferred the measure.
  3. 3/31/2023The committee(s) on JDC deferred the measure until 04-06-23 9:30AM; Conference Room 016.
  4. 3/24/2023The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-31-23 10:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
  5. 3/22/2023Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
  6. 3/22/2023Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1253) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
  7. 3/17/2023The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Elefante, Fukunaga; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.
  8. 3/14/2023The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-23 3:02PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
  9. 3/10/2023Referred to PSM, JDC.
  10. 3/9/2023Passed First Reading.