Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 138: RELATING TO FIREARMS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 138 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO FIREARMS. Primary sponsor: Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Trish La Chica (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Clarifies the requirements for the secure storage of firearms. Amends the offense of criminally negligent storage of a firearm to establish felony penalties for when a minor obtains an unsecured firearm and it results in injury or death.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Quinlan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Andrew Garrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Lisa Kitagawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Trish La Chica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.