Gun Safety
Gun violence kills nearly 50,000 Americans every year. In Hawaiʻi, we have the chance to do better: strong laws save lives, and state legislature is where that change happens.
During each legislative session, we track bills that can strengthen protections, close loopholes, and keep our families safer.
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Migrant Rights
Affordability
Healthcare
LGBTQIA+
Free & Fair Elections
Topics we track in the 2026 legislative session
Penalties for Firearms Violations
Weak penalties undermine gun safety laws. Stronger consequences show Hawaiʻi takes firearm violations seriously.
Enforcing Protective Orders against Gun Violence
Gun Violence Protective Orders prevent suicide and domestic violence homicides — but only if they’re fully enforced.
Prohibit Assault Firearms
Assault weapons cause major harm, and have no legitimate civilian defense purpose. Hawaiʻi can ban their sale and possession.
Gun violence prevention
Preventive measures like background checks, safe storage, and waiting periods save lives before tragedies occur.
How you can make a difference
Take action when it counts
Know when issues come up and action needs to be taken, like contacting your representative or joining a protest or campaign.
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date.
Join our Public Policy Action Group
Submit testimony when hearings come up on the issues above. We’ll track bills and other events, and send you an email when it’s time to make your voice heard.
Resources related to the legislative session
Shield law for gender affirming care
Medical provider shield laws are state-level legal protections for healthcare providers (and sometimes patients/supporters) offering reproductive and gender-affirming care that is legal in their state, shielding them from out-of-state investigations, […]
Support Hawaiʻi's vaccine policies
Advocate for Hawaii’s current evidence-based vaccine programs and block anti-vaccine bills.
Protect abortion access and privacy
Prohibit the State from interfering with the right to obtain abortion and contraceptives. Protect access to clinics that provide reproductive health services. Require all hospitals to provide emergency care to […]
Shape policy
From basic democracy to keeping daily life affordable, many new policies put Hawaiian families and individuals at risk.
But when we work together to testify on legislation, engage with lawmakers, and keep them accountable — we have the power to protect our communities.
Join us to raise your voice on issues that matter!
All State bills
Migrant Rights
Affordability
Healthcare
LGBTQIA+