HI HB1206

Requires Hawaii gun permit issuing authorities to notify the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Terrorist Screening Center during the background check process for firearm permit applications.

Amends Section 134-2(e) of Hawaii Revised Statutes to add notification requirement alongside existing background checks using the International Justice and Public Safety Network, National Crime Information Center, and National Instant Criminal Background Check System.

Addresses concerns that individuals on the federal Terrorist Screening Database (watchlist) have successfully purchased firearms 91% of the time when attempting to do so, with at least 2,233 attempted purchases documented by the Government Accountability Office.

Takes effect upon approval with no specified implementation timeline or penalties for violations.