Hawaii SB433 amends weapons laws to clarify penalties for possessing deadly or dangerous weapons during separate felonies or misdemeanors.

Hawaii SB433 amends the state's weapons laws by specifying that knowingly possessing or using deadly or dangerous weapons during the commission of separate felonies or misdemeanors is a class C felony. It also outlines penalties for carrying such weapons openly, concealed on the person, or concealed in a bag or container. The bill exempts certain weapons like firearms, switchblade knives, butterfly knives, and electric guns from these prohibitions. It provides defenses for lawful presence in one's home and carrying weapons in specific locations or for transportation purposes.

Hawaii SB433 amends weapons laws to clarify penalties for possessing deadly or dangerous weapons during separate felonies or misdemeanors.

Hawaii SB433 amends the state's weapons laws by specifying that knowingly possessing or using deadly or dangerous weapons during the commission of separate felonies or misdemeanors is a class C felony. It also outlines penalties for carrying such weapons openly, concealed on the person, or concealed in a bag or container. The bill exempts certain weapons like firearms, switchblade knives, butterfly knives, and electric guns from these prohibitions. It provides defenses for lawful presence in one's home and carrying weapons in specific locations or for transportation purposes.