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Mayor Signs Bill That Bans Guns In ‘Sensitive Places,’ Including Schools And Hospitals
Businesses can use signage to indicate whether guns are allowed on premises.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Hawaii On Course To Join States Where Gun Companies Can Be Sued
Mass shootings have added momentum to efforts to hold companies liable.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Abortion Protections Will Be Expanded In Hawaii Under New Law
The governor also signed a new law that will make it easier for prosecutors to bring felony charges.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
Honolulu City Council Passes Ban On Guns In Sensitive Places
Mayor Rick Blangiardi is expected to sign it.
Marina Riker/Civil Beat/2018
Neal Milner: Gun-Free Zones May Work. Just Don’t Ask For Proof
With very few exceptions, research on the effectiveness of gun laws either doesn’t exist or is very weak. Does it matter?
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
City Measure To Restrict Concealed Guns In Some Areas Moves Ahead After Council Vote
Questions about how the law would be fully enacted have not yet been addressed.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii Lawmakers Seek Shields Against Supreme Court Rulings On Abortion, Guns
Lawmakers are considering statewide regulations on concealed carry and also plan to debate measures protecting doctors who perform abortions.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii County’s ‘Sensitive Locations’ Bill To Limit Concealed Carry Areas Now In Effect
Private property open to the public on the Big Island will need to display signs if concealed carry isn’t permitted.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Catherine Toth Fox: Keeping Guns Away From ‘Sensitive Places’ Isn’t About Violating Rights
Honolulu City Council Bill 57, which passed its first reading on Tuesday, is aimed at keeping people safe.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii Gun Permit Ruling Sides With ‘Homesick’ Navy Officer
The lawsuit was filed before a U.S. Supreme Court ruling expanding gun rights across the nation forced Hawaii to begin issuing concealed carry permits.