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HI HB1867

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sean Quinlan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Persons who use deadly force in self-defense have no duty to retreat if they are in their dwelling or on their property, unless they were the initial aggressor
  • Repeals existing statutory language that allowed the use of deadly force without a duty to retreat at one's place of work
  • Deadly force remains justifiable only when the person believes it necessary to protect against death, serious bodily injury, kidnapping, rape, or forcible sodomy
  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 703-304 governing the use of force in self-protection
  • Responds to rising violent and property crimes on Oahu as documented in the Honolulu Police Department's 2021 annual report

Legislative Description

Relating To Safety At Home.

Deadly Force

Last Action

Referred to JHA, referral sheet 2

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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