SB285

Hawaii SB285 aims to criminalize the possession, transfer, or sale of assembled ghost guns.

Hawaii SB285 seeks to address the growing concern of gun violence, particularly involving ghost guns. The bill defines a "ghost gun" as a firearm without a serial number registered with a federally licensed manufacturer. It prohibits the possession, transfer, or sale of assembled ghost guns and imposes mandatory minimum sentences for felonies involving ghost guns. The bill also prohibits the manufacture, possession, sale, barter, trade, gift, transfer, or acquisition of certain firearms and ammunition. The intent is to deter the proliferation of untraceable and potentially dangerous firearms.