Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.
Summary
The bill creates the Hawaii Firearm Injury Restitution Fund, which will be financed by contributions from firearm manufacturers who wish to sell in the state. Injured individuals can claim the fund for medical care, mental health treatment, rehabilitation, lost wages, prescription drugs, and funeral expenses, regardless of fault or criminal proceedings. The fund is intended to provide prompt, first‑payer coverage and to reduce gaps in existing victim compensation programs.
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