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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2720: RELATING TO FIREARMS.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 2720 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO FIREARMS. Primary sponsor: Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2363) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Establishes the Hawai?i Firearm Injury Restitution Fund funded by contribution payments made by firearm manufacturers as a condition of market participation. Provides no-fault, first-payer coverage for medical and other costs arising from firearm injuries. (SD1)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Karl RhoadsPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate13
Stanley ChangPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate9

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2363) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.
  2. Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.
  3. The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Hashimoto, Inouye; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C., DeCorte.
  4. Public notice requirement waived pursuant to Senate Rule 21.
  5. The committee on PSM has added the measure to decision making scheduled on 02-11-26 3:00PM; CR 016 & Videoconference.
  6. The committee on PSM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 02-09-26 3:14PM; CR 016 & Videoconference.
  7. The committee(s) on PSM will hold a public decision making on 02-09-26 3:14PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
  8. The committee on PSM deferred the measure.
  9. The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-02-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
  10. Referred to PSM, WAM/JDC.
  11. Passed First Reading.
  12. Introduced.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source