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Legislative Updates

Hawaii Legislative Information for Responsible Owners

Bill summaries, hearing notices and plain-language explanations of proposals that affect lawful firearm ownership, range access and safety education in Hawaii.

Session tracking · Updated regularly

Bill Tracker

Measures We Are Following

Status labels reflect association tracking only. For official legislative records, always confirm with the Hawaii State Legislature.

HB 2041ActiveUpdated October 14, 2026

Range Access and Public Facility Use

Clarifies scheduling and public access procedures for state-managed shooting facilities, and asks for association input on safety oversight.

SB 1189ActiveUpdated October 2, 2026

Hunter and Marksmanship Education Funding

Would continue dedicated funding for youth marksmanship instruction and hunter safety course materials across the counties.

HB 1762MonitoringUpdated September 21, 2026

Firearm Storage Requirements in the Home

Proposes updated household storage standards. HRA is reviewing the language for clarity and practical compliance for families.

SB 990MonitoringUpdated September 8, 2026

Transport and Travel Provisions

Addresses transport of lawfully owned firearms between islands. The association is tracking carrier and county-level requirements.

HB 1510ClosedUpdated May 30, 2026

Club Charter Recognition

Recognizes affiliated shooting clubs as community recreation organizations for county permitting purposes. Deferred to the next session.

SB 842ClosedUpdated April 18, 2026

Safety Course Instructor Certification

Establishes a voluntary instructor registry for firearm safety educators. Passed with association-supported amendments.

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