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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment for certain class A felonies involving firearms. Changes from a class B felony to a class A felony the penalty for owning, possessing, or controlling any firearm or ammunition while being prosecuted for or having been convicted of committing a felony, a crime of violence, a criminal offense relating to firearms, or an illegal sale or distribution of any drug. Changes from a misdemeanor to a class A felony the penalty for ownership, possession, control, or transfer of ownership of any firearms or ammunition by a person who a court order has restrained from contacting, threatening, or physically abusing any person. Changes from a misdemeanor to a class A felony the penalty for carrying a firearm while under the influence of a controlled substance. Establishes unlawful possession of methamphetamine while carrying a firearm as a class A felony. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Officer O's Crime Bill," establishes mandatory minimum prison sentences for certain serious firearm-related offenses, specifically a twenty-year sentence without parole for convictions of class A felonies involving firearms. It elevates the penalties for several actions: possessing any firearm or ammunition while facing prosecution for or having a prior felony, crime of violence, firearm offense, or drug sale conviction will now be a class A felony instead of a class B felony. Similarly, individuals subject to a court order restraining them from contacting, threatening, or abusing someone will face a class A felony for possessing, controlling, or transferring firearms or ammunition, a change from a misdemeanor. Carrying a firearm while under the influence of a controlled substance, and unlawfully possessing methamphetamine while carrying a firearm, will also be classified as class A felonies, both previously misdemeanors.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (9)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Lynn DeCoite (D)*,
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao (D)*,
Troy Hashimoto (D)*,
Angus McKelvey (D)*,
Sharon Moriwaki (D)*,
Karl Rhoads (D)*,
Brandon Elefante (D),
Glenn Wakai (D),
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2575&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2575_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2575_SD1_SSCR2669_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2575_SD1_SSCR2669_.pdf |
| SB2575_TESTIMONY_PSM_02-02-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2575_TESTIMONY_PSM_02-02-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2575_.HTM |
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