Bill > HB1483

This bill establishes comprehensive new regulations and criminal penalties related to fireworks in Hawaii, focusing on public safety and reducing dangerous fireworks-related incidents. The legislation creates several new criminal offenses, including prohibitions on setting off fireworks in specific locations (such as near hospitals, schools, and residential areas), distributing fireworks without proper permits, and sending fireworks via air delivery. The bill introduces graduated penalties that increase in severity based on the circumstances of the offense, with particularly harsh consequences if fireworks use results in substantial bodily injury or death. Additionally, the bill incorporates fireworks infractions into the existing adjudication process for traffic and emergency period infractions, allowing for more efficient processing of lower-level offenses. This approach includes creating a new administrative system with monetary assessments, hearing procedures, and the ability to impose fines or community service for fireworks violations. The legislation also expands definitions of fireworks, adds reporting requirements for healthcare facilities, and provides enhanced enforcement mechanisms to address the significant public safety risks posed by illegal fireworks use.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1483&year=2025