Hawaii HB2061 appropriates funds for the State's gun buyback program to reduce firearms-related incidents.

Hawaii HB2061 allocates funds to the department of law enforcement for the State's gun buyback program. This program allows residents to anonymously dispose of unwanted or unlawful firearms, including automatic firearms, semi-automatic rifles, and unregistered "ghost guns," in exchange for Foodland Farms gift cards. The goal is to reduce firearms-related assaults, suicides, and accidents involving children. The bill mandates at least two gun buyback events in each county and specifies that the appropriated funds will be used for this purpose. The Act will take effect on July 1, 2026.

Hawaii HB2061 appropriates funds for the State's gun buyback program to reduce firearms-related incidents.

Hawaii HB2061 allocates funds to the department of law enforcement for the State's gun buyback program. This program allows residents to anonymously dispose of unwanted or unlawful firearms, including automatic firearms, semi-automatic rifles, and unregistered "ghost guns," in exchange for Foodland Farms gift cards. The goal is to reduce firearms-related assaults, suicides, and accidents involving children. The bill mandates at least two gun buyback events in each county and specifies that the appropriated funds will be used for this purpose. The Act will take effect on July 1, 2026.