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HI HB2503

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scot Matayoshi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes civil asset forfeiture for fireworks violations that constitute felonies, allowing the State to seize property used in committing the offense or proceeds acquired from such violations under Chapter 712A requirements

  • Expands the definition of "aerial device" to include fireworks that move more than twelve feet in any direction (not just upward) before combusting, exploding, or emitting sparks

  • Adds devices "capable of" meeting aerial device criteria to the definition, broadening enforcement to include unfired fireworks that could perform these actions

  • Clarifies that sending or receiving fireworks by air delivery is illegal regardless of whether the person physically accompanies the shipment during transport

  • Takes effect July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating deferred implementation)

Legislative Description

Relating To Fireworks.

Fireworks

Last Action

The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 03-20-26 3:15PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs3/12/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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