05/13/2026
The 2026 Hawaiʻi Legislative Session has officially come to an end, and to the surprise of many, not a single fi***rm-related bill was signed into law this year.
Under Hawaiʻi’s legislative deadlines, bills that were not transmitted to the Governor by May 8th effectively died for the session. We wanted to take a few days to carefully review every measure and confirm we were not missing anything before making this announcement.
After going through the bills, amendments, and conference drafts, the result is clear: no new fi***rm restrictions made it across the finish line in 2026.
We believe early public testimony and community engagement played a significant role in stopping several anti-Second Amendment bills before they could gain momentum, while also forcing substantial amendments and changes to others. Hawaiʻi gun owners showed up early, stayed engaged, and made their voices heard throughout the session.
It is also possible that this being an election year influenced some legislators to be more cautious about advancing controversial fi***rm legislation. Additionally, with Senator Karl Rhoads not seeking reelection, some lawmakers may not have felt the same pressure to aggressively push portions of his legislative agenda forward.
While this year’s session is over, we fully expect additional anti-Second Amendment legislation to return next year. The fight does not end when the Legislature gavels out.
Hawaii Fi****ms Coalition will continue monitoring legislation, supporting legal challenges where appropriate, and defending the constitutional rights of the people of Hawaiʻi.
Mahalo to everyone who submitted testimony, contacted lawmakers, attended hearings, and stayed involved this session. Your efforts mattered.