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:	_____________________________

 

 

Report Title:

Brandishing a Firearm; Misdemeanor

 

Description:

Establishes the misdemeanor offense of brandishing a firearm.

 

 

 

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