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HCR 95

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO POST PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION ON ITS WEBSITE PERTAINING TO CHANGES TO GUN SAFETY AND STORAGE LAWS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 6 co-sponsors

Hawaii requests its Department of Education publish gun safety and storage law information on its website to increase public awareness of legal requirements and safety practices.

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 402).
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Bill Summary · HCR 95

Legislative bill overview

HCR 95 requests that Hawaii's Department of Education post publicly accessible information on its website about changes to gun safety and storage laws. This is a concurrent resolution, meaning it expresses legislative intent rather than creating binding law. The bill directs an executive agency to compile and publicize existing legal information.

Why is this important

Gun safety education and public awareness of storage laws can affect firearm-related accidents, particularly involving minors. Making this information readily available through a government website increases accessibility for parents, educators, and the general public. This reflects a growing policy focus on injury prevention through information distribution rather than regulatory mandates.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of information: Unclear what specific "changes" to gun laws should be covered and how frequently the website must be updated as laws evolve
  • Ideological divisions: Gun rights advocates may view this as promoting specific safety narratives, while gun safety advocates may argue the measure is too weak and non-binding
  • Resource allocation: Questions about whether the Department of Education is the appropriate agency and whether dedicated resources will be provided to maintain accurate, current information

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

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