Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 291: RELATING TO USE OF FORCE IN SELF-PROTECTION.

In committee Last action December 8, 2025: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Plain-language summary

HB 291 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO USE OF FORCE IN SELF-PROTECTION. Primary sponsor: Elijah Pierick (Republican), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican), WARD, Diamond Garcia (Republican), David Alcos (Republican), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Chris Muraoka (Republican). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Elijah Pierick (Republican); Julie Reyes Oda (Republican); Garner Shimizu (Republican); WARD; and 4 more.