Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 433: RELATING TO WEAPONS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 433 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO WEAPONS. Primary sponsor: Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): The committee on PSM deferred the measure.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits any person from openly carrying a deadly or dangerous weapon. Includes bladed weapon in the list of deadly or dangerous weapons. Establishes an affirmative defense to a prosecution for the purposes of lawful self-defense and transporting a weapon.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Brandon Elefante | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- The committee on PSM deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-02-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to PSM, JDC.
- Introduced.
- Passed First Reading.