Bill > SB2517

This bill increases the penalty for violating a judicial protective order or restraining order by prohibiting the possession, control, or transfer of a firearm or ammunition. Currently, such violations are only considered misdemeanors, but this bill establishes that knowingly possessing, controlling, or transferring a firearm or ammunition while under a valid court order designed to protect someone from harm will be a class C felony, which is a more serious criminal offense. The legislature finds that these court orders indicate a heightened risk of violence, and therefore, violating them by possessing firearms or ammunition poses a significant threat to public safety.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2517&year=2026