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Hawaii's governor signs bills cracking down on illegal fireworks after deadly New Year's explosion
- On January 1, 2025, a fireworks explosion in Honolulu's Aliamanu neighborhood killed six people, including a three-year-old boy, and injured about 20 others.
- This tragedy prompted Hawaii's Legislature, with Governor Josh Green's support, to pass and sign five bills cracking down on illegal fireworks statewide.
- The new laws permit police to issue $300 citations for unpermitted fireworks, authorize drone surveillance as evidence, and set stricter felony penalties for serious injuries or repeat offenses.
- Governor Green warned offenders causing injury could face up to 20 years in prison and said the legislation gives police and prosecutors tools to charge cases to the maximum extent.
- The laws take effect immediately and fund the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct sting operations and port searches aimed at deterring illegal fireworks and preventing future tragedies.
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New Hawaii fireworks laws take effect today | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Hawaii’s governor and a top state law enforcement official shot off a warning to illegal fireworks users Monday, four days before the Fourth of July, announcing two new laws that took effect today.
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