HB 891 Summary

• Repeals Hawaii's prohibition on possession and sale of electric guns (stun guns and Tasers) and establishes a licensing and regulatory framework instead, effective January 1, 2022.

• Requires annual licenses ($50 fee) for anyone selling electric guns or cartridges, with applicants needing to complete electric gun safety training within the prior 3 years and pass criminal background checks.

• Restricts electric gun use to self-defense, defense of others, or property protection; prohibits sale to persons under 21 years old and requires background checks and safety briefings before all sales.

• Establishes criminal penalties including misdemeanor charges for unlicensed sales and certain possession violations, and felony charges for carrying electric guns during commission of separate crimes.

• Maintains exemptions for law enforcement agencies and Army/Air National Guard when acquiring electric guns through official channels, subject to manufacturer-approved training and record-keeping requirements.