Hawaii legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB2575: Relating to Firearms.
Status: In committee, May 1, 2026
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 possession of methamphetamine while carrying a firearm as a class A felony.
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to firearms.
From the engrossed text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO FIREARMS. SECTION 1. This Act shall be known and may be cited as "Officer O's Crime Bill" in memory of Officer Suzanne O. SECTION 2. Chapter 706, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "§706- Sentence of imprisonment for firearm offenses. Notwithstanding section 706-669 and any other law to the contrary, any person convicted of a class A felony under the following sections: (a) Section 134-7 relating to persons prohibited from owning, possessing, or controlling firearms or ammunition; or (b) Section 134-9.4 relating to unlawful conduct while carrying a firearm, shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum period of imprisonment without possibility of parole during that period, the length of which shall be twenty years." 2026-1522 SB2575 SD2 SMA.docx Page 2 2575 S.B. NO S.D. SECTION 3. Section 134-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended as follows: 1. By amending subsection (f) to read: "(f) No person who has been restrained pursuant to an order of any court, including a gun violence protective order issued pursuant to part IV, from contacting, threatening, or physically abusing any person, shall possess, control, or transfer ownership of any firearm or ammunition, so long as the protective order, restraining order, or any extension is in effect. …
Sponsors
- Lynn DeCoite (D, 7) · primary sponsor
- Stanley Chang (D, 9)
- Troy Hashimoto (D, 5)
- Lamosao, Rachele (D, 19)
- Angus McKelvey (D, 6)
- Sharon Moriwaki (D, 12)
- Karl Rhoads (D, 13)
- Brandon Elefante (D, 16)
- Glenn Wakai (D, 15)
Latest actions
- : Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 4:15PM in Conference Room 325.
- : Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 2:15PM in conference room 325.
- : Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 1:30PM in conference room 325.
- : Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday, 04-29-26 at 4:15PM in Conference Room 325.
- : Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-29-26 1:30PM in conference room 325.
- : Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-28-26 1:30PM in conference room 325.
- : Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-27-26 1:30PM in conference room 325.
- : Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 816).
- : House Conferees Appointed: Tarnas, Keohokapu-Lee Loy Co-Chairs; Amato, Quinlan, Shimizu.
- : Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 718).
Votes
- Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1) (April 14, 2026): 50 yea, 0 nay, passed
- FIN: recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 7, 2026): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4) (March 30, 2026): 47 yea, 0 nay, passed
- JHA: recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (March 25, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2) (March 10, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
- JDC: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (March 3, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Report, Penalties, Counties, Prohibition, Firearms
Common questions
- What is SB2575?
- SB2575 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Firearms.
- What does SB2575 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to firearms.
- What is the status of SB2575?
- In committee as of May 1, 2026. Latest action: Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 4:15PM in Conference Room 325. (May 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB2575?
- Lynn DeCoite (D, 7), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB2575?
- On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2575&year=2026
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