HI SB2517

Upgrades the penalty for possessing, controlling, or transferring firearms or ammunition while subject to a judicial protective order or restraining order from a misdemeanor to a class C felony

Amends Section 134-7 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to move violations of subsection (f) regarding protective orders from the misdemeanor category to the felony category

Recognizes that active court orders for protection indicate increased lethality risk for protected parties, justifying enhanced penalties for firearm violations

Part of the Hawaii Law Enforcement Coalition Package addressing public safety concerns related to domestic violence situations

Effective date set for March 22, 2075