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SB 2592

RELATING TO FIREARMS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 4 co-sponsors

Hawaii firearms bill SB 2592 advances through committee with amendments, moving toward Judiciary and Budget review after narrow passage vote.

Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2129) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.
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Bill Summary · SB 2592

Legislative bill overview

SB 2592 is a firearms-related measure introduced in Hawaii that has advanced through the Public Safety and Military Affairs (PSM) committee with amendments. The bill has been recommended for passage and is proceeding to the Judiciary and Budget & Finance committees for further review.

Why is this important

Hawaii has some of the nation's strictest gun regulations, making any firearms legislation particularly significant for residents and policy advocates on both sides of the debate. The bill's progression through committee indicates lawmakers are actively addressing firearms policy, though the specific provisions remain unclear from the action record alone.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available bill text details - The legislative summary provided does not specify what regulatory changes, restrictions, or modifications the bill proposes, making it difficult to assess specific impacts
  • Committee vote breakdown - The close vote (3-1 in PSM) suggests meaningful disagreement among lawmakers about the bill's merits or approach
  • Hawaii's regulatory context - Any firearms measure in Hawaii operates within an already highly regulated environment, so stakeholders may disagree on whether additional restrictions or clarifications are necessary

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

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