HI SB621 | 2023 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future SB621
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 20 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-01-25 - Referred to PSM, JDC.
Pending: Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 20 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-01-25 - Referred to PSM, JDC.
Pending: Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Provides that Hawaii is a "constitutional carry" state. Repeals the licensing procedure set forth in section 134-9, HRS, under which county police chiefs have the discretion to decide whether an applicant may receive a license to carry, concealed or unconcealed, a pistol or revolver and ammunition therefor. Authorizes a person who is a United States citizen aged 21 or older to carry, concealed or unconcealed, a firearm and ammunition therefor without any requirement to demonstrate a special need for self-defense, provided that certain other conditions are met. Repeals "place to keep" provisions of the HRS.
Title
Relating To The Public Carrying Of Firearms.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-25 | Senate | Referred to PSM, JDC. |
| 2023-01-23 | Senate | Passed First Reading. |
| 2023-01-20 | Senate | Introduced. |
Same As/Similar To
SB621 (Carry Over) 2023-01-25 - Referred to PSM, JDC.
Subjects
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=621&year=2023 |
| Text | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/bills/SB621_.HTM |
