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HI HB1631

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2009

Primary Sponsor

Isaac Choy

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 134-16, which previously prohibited possession, sale, gift, or delivery of electric guns by any person including manufacturers, importers, and dealers.

  • Removes the exception in Section 134-17(c) that made violations of Section 134-16(a) a misdemeanor offense, replacing it with reference only to Sections 134-2, 134-4, 134-10, and 134-15.

  • Eliminates the requirement that county police and sheriff departments maintain records and annually report to the legislature on electric gun usage and custody.

  • Allows law enforcement agencies to continue possessing and using electric guns without restriction, with the prior custody and control requirements no longer applicable.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Firearms; Electric Guns

Last Action

Carried over to 2010 Regular Session.

5/11/2009

Committee Referrals

Public Safety1/30/2009

Full Bill Text

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