Bill > HB136

This bill introduces several new requirements and modifications related to firearm storage and sales in Hawaii. Licensed firearms dealers will now be required to provide a trigger lock with every firearm sale and give purchasers a written copy of the state's firearm storage law. The bill expands and clarifies firearm storage requirements, specifying that firearms must be kept in a securely locked box, gun safe, or gun room, or equipped with a tamper-resistant mechanical lock that renders the weapon inoperable by unauthorized users. The legislation establishes fines for violations, with a first offense punishable by a $250 fine and subsequent offenses carrying a $1,000 penalty. Additionally, the bill broadens the definition of criminally negligent storage of a firearm to include scenarios where not just minors, but also other individuals prohibited from possessing firearms, obtain an improperly stored weapon. The offense remains a misdemeanor, and the law specifically excludes situations where firearms are obtained through unlawful entry. These changes aim to enhance firearm safety and reduce the risk of unauthorized access to weapons, particularly by minors or individuals who are legally prohibited from possessing firearms.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=136&year=2026