Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 851
RELATING TO SELF DEFENSE.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- QUINLAN (Democratic)
- ALCOS (Republican)
- GARCIA (Republican)
- HOLT
- KAHALOA (Democratic)
- KILA (Democratic)
- LAMOSAO (Democratic)
- MIYAKE (Democratic)
- OLDS (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Clarifies that a person who uses deadly force in self-defense does not have a duty to retreat if they are in their dwelling or on their property unless they are the initial aggressor. Repeals statutory language that permits a person to use deadly force at their place of work.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 21, 2025 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 23, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 23, 2025 · House
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.