Governor Josh Green, M.D. today signed into law, two pieces of firearms-related legislation. The bills, SB1230 and HB1239, were signed in observance of National Gun Violence Awareness Day to preserve the safety of Hawai‘i residents, visitors and keiki.
Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green signed laws that prohibit firearms at a variety of places including hospitals, beaches, stadiums, movie theaters and bars that serve alcohol and mandates active shooting training at all public and charter schools in the state.
Key measures passed by the House today include bills relating to electronic smoking devices, child welfare services, a state telework pilot monitoring system, firearms, and destination management in Hawaiʻi.