Bill > SB401

This bill establishes comprehensive restrictions on certain firearms in Hawaii, focusing on assault rifles, assault shotguns, and .50 caliber firearms. The legislation defines these weapon categories with specific technical characteristics, such as detachable magazine capacity, barrel length, and additional features like pistol grips or flash suppressors. Starting January 1, 2026, the bill prohibits bringing these weapons into the state, selling or transferring them, with some exceptions. Existing owners of such firearms can retain them if they meet specific conditions, including registering the weapon with local police by July 1, 2026, storing it in a locked container, and not being disqualified from firearm ownership. The bill also expands restrictions on high-capacity magazines, limiting detachable magazines to ten rounds or fewer. Notably, the legislation provides exemptions for specific uses like traditional subsistence hunting and invasive species control, and mandates that the state provide fair market value compensation if firearms are surrendered. The law applies to all firearms meeting the specified definitions, regardless of when they were acquired, and includes provisions for lawful transfer within families under certain circumstances.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=401&year=2025