THE SENATE S.B. NO. 685 THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to firearms. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
THE SENATE S.B. NO. 685
THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023
STATE OF HAWAII
THE SENATE
S.B. NO.
685
THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023
STATE OF HAWAII
A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to firearms.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "§707- Brandishing a firearm. (1) A person commits the offense of brandishing a firearm if the person: (a) Indicates, by word or conduct, that the person is carrying a firearm; (b) Reveals or exhibits a firearm; or (c) Draws or holds a firearm; with the intent to terrorize, or in reckless disregard of the risk of terrorizing, another person. (2) Brandishing a firearm is a misdemeanor." SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
SECTION 1. Chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§707- Brandishing a firearm. (1) A person commits the offense of brandishing a firearm if the person:
(a) Indicates, by word or conduct, that the person is carrying a firearm;
(b) Reveals or exhibits a firearm; or
(c) Draws or holds a firearm;
with the intent to terrorize, or in reckless disregard of the risk of terrorizing, another person.
(2) Brandishing a firearm is a misdemeanor."
SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
INTRODUCED BY:
_____________________________
Report Title: Brandishing a Firearm; Misdemeanor Description: Establishes the misdemeanor offense of brandishing a firearm. The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
Report Title:
Brandishing a Firearm; Misdemeanor
Description:
Establishes the misdemeanor offense of brandishing a firearm.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.