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This bill establishes new protections for critical infrastructure information (CII) in Hawaii, defining CII as sensitive, non-public information about infrastructure vulnerabilities that could cause significant disruption if disclosed. Specifically, the bill allows the Office of Homeland Security to receive and maintain confidential information from private entities about potential threats, vulnerabilities, or operational challenges to critical infrastructure systems, such as communication networks, physical facilities, and computer systems. The bill mandates that this information remain confidential and can only be shared with other federal, state, and county agencies for security purposes, with strict prohibitions against public disclosure. The legislation aims to encourage private infrastructure owners to share security-related information with government agencies without fear of that information becoming publicly available, thereby enhancing the state's ability to assess and respond to potential infrastructure threats. The bill does not alter existing public records access rights and will take effect on July 1, 2077, providing a comprehensive framework for protecting sensitive infrastructure security information while facilitating inter-agency cooperation in homeland security efforts.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1451&year=2026