Proposed Hawaii Firearm Legislation SB2575
Legislation Overview
Title: Relating To Firearms.
Subject: Firearms: Mandatory Minimum Term of Imprisonment: Class A Felony: Possession: Controlled Substance: Methamphetamine: Temporary Restraining Order: Protective Order: Court Order
Description: Establishes mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment for certain class A felonies involving firearms. Changes from a class B felony to a class A felony the penalty for owning, possessing, or controlling any firearm or ammunition while being prosecuted for or having been convicted of committing a felony, a crime of violence, a criminal offense relating to firearms, or an illegal sale or distribution of any drug. Changes from a misdemeanor to a class A felony the penalty for ownership, possession, control, or transfer of ownership of any firearms or ammunition by a person who a court order has restrained from contacting, threatening, or physically abusing any person. Changes from a misdemeanor to a class A 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 A felony. (SD1)
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Last Action: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
Last Action Date: February 20, 2026
Companion Bill: HB2170
Sponsors
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9 sponsors: Lynn Decoite (D); Stanley Chang (D); Troy Hashimoto (D); Rachele Fernandez Lamosao (D); Angus McKelvey (D); Sharon Moriwaki (D); Karl Rhoads (D); Brandon Elefante (D); Glenn Wakai (D);
Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 36% (9 of 25)
History
| Chamber | Date | Action |
| Senate | Feb 20, 2026 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
| Senate | Feb 20, 2026 | Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2669) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC. |
| Senate | Feb 11, 2026 | 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. |
| Senate | Feb 10, 2026 | The committee on PSM has added the measure to decision making scheduled on 02-11-26 3:00PM; CR 016 & Videoconference. |
| Senate | Feb 8, 2026 | The committee on PSM has deleted the measure from decision making scheduled on 02-09-26 3:14PM; CR 016 & Videoconference. |
| Senate | Feb 6, 2026 | The committee(s) on PSM will hold a public decision making on 02-09-26 3:14PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
| Senate | Feb 2, 2026 | The committee on PSM deferred the measure. |
| Senate | Jan 30, 2026 | The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-02-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
| Senate | Jan 28, 2026 | Referred to PSM, JDC. |
| Senate | Jan 23, 2026 | Introduced. |
| Senate | Jan 23, 2026 | Passed First Reading. |
Texts
| Type | Date | State Link | Text |
| Amended | Feb 20, 2026 | state link | bill text |
| Introduced | Jan 22, 2026 | state link | bill text |
Amendments
| Title | Description | Date | State Link | Text | Adopted |
| There are no amendments to this bill at this time | |||||
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call
| Description | Vote Date | Yea Votes | Nay Votes | No Votes | Absent | Passed |
| Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs: Passed, With Amendments | 02/11/2026 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Yes |
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Link: link to state bill page
