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SB 862

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Karl Rhoads

Hawaii firearms bill SB 862 introduced by Karl Rhoads referred to committees; carried over to 2026 session without advancement during 2025 legislative term.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 862

Legislative bill overview

SB 862 is a firearms-related bill introduced in the Hawaii State Legislature by Senator Karl Rhoads. The bill was introduced on January 17, 2025, passed first reading on January 21, and was referred to the Public Safety and Military Affairs (PSM) and Consumer Protection and Commerce/Judiciary committees on January 23, 2025. The bill has been carried over to the 2026 Regular Session, meaning it did not advance to passage during the 2025 session.

Why is this important

Hawaii has some of the strictest firearms regulations in the United States, making any firearms-related legislation potentially significant for residents and policymakers. Without access to the bill's specific text and provisions, the precise policy impact cannot be determined, but it will likely address either firearms licensing, ownership restrictions, safety requirements, or related regulatory matters within Hawaii's already restrictive framework.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's specific provisions cannot be assessed without viewing the full text, which appears unavailable in public databases at this time
  • Hawaii's existing strict gun laws mean any new firearms legislation typically generates debate between public safety advocates and Second Amendment rights supporters
  • The carry-over to 2026 suggests the bill either lacked sufficient support or required additional committee work to advance

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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