SB862

SB862 regulates firearm storage in Hawaii to prevent accidents, theft, and misuse by minors.

SB862 amends Hawaii law to mandate that firearms be securely stored when not in use, particularly to prevent minors from accessing them. It requires retailers to inform buyers of these storage responsibilities. Violators face fines or misdemeanor charges, and are liable for damages if a minor uses an unsecured firearm to cause injury. The law does not apply if the firearm was obtained through unlawful entry. It also updates the definition of criminally negligent storage of a firearm.