HRS §136-2

Harassment by laser pointer is prohibited

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

This law makes it illegal for anyone 18 or older to aim a laser pointer at another person or animal in a way that would reasonably bother, harass, or scare them. It covers direct and indirect aiming, even if the beam is reflected.

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The statute, as written — Harassment; prohibited

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

No person eighteen years of age or over shall intentionally focus, point, or shine a laser pointing device directly or indirectly into the eye or eyes of another person, or upon another person or animal, in such a manner as would reasonably be expected to annoy, harass, or alarm the person or animal.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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