Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 291
RELATING TO USE OF FORCE IN SELF-PROTECTION.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- GARCIA (Republican)
- ALCOS (Republican)
- MATSUMOTO (Republican)
- MURAOKA (Republican)
- PIERICK (Republican)
- REYES ODA (Republican)
- SHIMIZU (Republican)
- WARD
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Clarifies when the use of deadly force is not justified. Removes the requirement to retreat or surrender possessions prior to using deadly force.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 16, 2025 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 17, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · House
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.