HB 2041ActiveUpdated October 14, 2026
Range Access and Public Facility Use
Clarifies scheduling and public access procedures for state-managed shooting facilities, and asks for association input on safety oversight.
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Hawaii Legislative Information for Responsible Owners
Bill summaries, hearing notices and plain-language explanations of proposals that affect lawful firearm ownership, range access and safety education in Hawaii.
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Measures We Are Following
Status labels reflect association tracking only. For official legislative records, always confirm with the Hawaii State Legislature.
SB 1189ActiveUpdated October 2, 2026
Hunter and Marksmanship Education Funding
Would continue dedicated funding for youth marksmanship instruction and hunter safety course materials across the counties.
HB 1762MonitoringUpdated September 21, 2026
Firearm Storage Requirements in the Home
Proposes updated household storage standards. HRA is reviewing the language for clarity and practical compliance for families.
SB 990MonitoringUpdated September 8, 2026
Transport and Travel Provisions
Addresses transport of lawfully owned firearms between islands. The association is tracking carrier and county-level requirements.
HB 1510ClosedUpdated May 30, 2026
Club Charter Recognition
Recognizes affiliated shooting clubs as community recreation organizations for county permitting purposes. Deferred to the next session.
SB 842ClosedUpdated April 18, 2026
Safety Course Instructor Certification
Establishes a voluntary instructor registry for firearm safety educators. Passed with association-supported amendments.
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