Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2517: RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2517 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. Primary sponsor: Ron Kouchi (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.
Amends the penalty for the unlawful possession, control, or transfer of a firearm or ammunition in violation of a valid judicial protective order or restraining order by reclassifying the offense from a misdemeanor to a class C felony. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Kouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“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.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Fukunaga Chair; Rhoads Co-Chair; Lee, C..
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 718).
- House Conferees Appointed: Tarnas Chair; Poepoe, Shimizu.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787).
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 666).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
- Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Cochran, Gedeon voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
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