REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE NEED TO UPDATE SELF-DEFENSE LAWS ON AGRICULTURAL LANDS.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution requests the Hawaii Department of the Attorney General to study whether current self-defense laws need updating for agricultural lands. The bill directly affects farmers and ranchers who may face unique challenges due to the isolated nature of their work and limited access to law enforcement. The study will examine how existing self-defense standards apply to agricultural settings, consult with law enforcement and agricultural stakeholders, and compare Hawaii's laws with those of other states. The Attorney General must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature by early 2027, potentially including proposed legislation. This is a procedural resolution that initiates a review rather than changing any laws immediately.