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HI HB2112

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nadine Nakamura

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits consumer fireworks use in Hawaii except for cultural purposes, requiring a $25 permit for each cultural use
  • Eliminates previously allowed permit-free fireworks periods on New Year's Eve (9 PM-1 AM), Chinese New Year's Day (7 AM-7 PM), and Fourth of July (1 PM-9 PM)
  • Restricts consumer fireworks use for cultural purposes to 9 AM-9 PM on permitted dates only
  • Limits fireworks sales to permitted buyers to no more than 5 calendar days before the approved cultural event
  • Caps each permit at a maximum purchase of 5,000 individual firecrackers; licensed professional display fireworks remain unaffected by these restrictions

Legislative Description

Relating To Fireworks.

State Fire Council Package

Last Action

Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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