Bill > HB2075

This bill increases the penalty for violating a court-issued protective order or restraining order by prohibiting the possession, control, or transfer of firearms or ammunition. Currently, such violations are treated as a misdemeanor, but this bill elevates the offense to a class C felony, which is a more serious crime. This change is intended to address the increased risk of violence associated with individuals who possess firearms while subject to such orders, thereby enhancing public safety. The bill specifically amends existing law to include violations of subsections (b) and (f) of section 134-7 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes under the class C felony provision, while also noting that a prior felony conviction for a crime of violence would result in a class B felony.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2075&year=2026