Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2575: RELATING TO FIREARMS.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2575 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO FIREARMS. Primary sponsor: Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 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.
Changes from a misdemeanor to a class C felony the penalty for possessing, controlling, or transferring ownership of any firearm or ammunition by a person who is restrained by court order from contacting, threatening, or physically abusing any person. Changes from a misdemeanor to a class B felony the penalty for carrying a firearm while under the influence of a controlled substance. Establishes unlawful possession of methamphetamine while carrying a firearm as a class B felony. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn DeCoite | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Brandon Elefante | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“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 Friday, 05-01-26 at 4:15PM in Conference Room 325.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 2:15PM in conference room 325.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday, 04-29-26 at 4:15PM in Conference Room 325.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 1:30PM 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, Keohokapu-Lee Loy Co-Chairs; Amato, Quinlan, Shimizu.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 816).
- Senate Conferees Appointed: Fukunaga Chair; Rhoads Co-Chair; Hashimoto.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 718).
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 674).
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