Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2503: RELATING TO FIREWORKS.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2503 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO FIREWORKS. Primary sponsor: Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2026): Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday, 04-29-26 at 4:15PM in Conference Room 325.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes civil asset forfeiture related to fireworks offenses that constitute felonies. Amends the definition of "aerial device". Clarifies that the offense of sending or receiving fireworks or articles pyrotechnic by air delivery applies regardless of whether the offender accompanies the air delivery. Effective 7/1/2055. (SD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday, 04-29-26 at 4:15PM in Conference Room 325.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-29-26 1:30PM in conference room 325.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-28-26 1:30PM in conference room 325.
- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-27-26 1:30PM in conference room 325.
- House Conferees Appointed: Tarnas Chair; Poepoe, Shimizu.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799).
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Fukunaga Chair; Rhoads Co-Chair; Inouye.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 717).
- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
- House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
- Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 698) in amended form (SD 2).
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