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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires contractors performing an agency function to retain records related to the performance of that function and provide agencies with access to those records. Deems the records to be government records under the Uniform Information Practices Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill requires contractors hired by government agencies to perform an "agency function," which is defined as any service, program, or activity that an agency is legally authorized or required to do, to keep all records related to their work according to the agency's record-keeping schedule and to provide these records to the agency when requested. Crucially, any records kept by these contractors under this new rule will be considered "government records" under Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA), commonly known as Hawaii's public records law, ensuring they are subject to public access. The bill aims to maintain transparency and accountability when government functions are outsourced to private companies, preventing a loss of public oversight.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (15)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Andrew Garrett (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu voting no (2) and none excused (0). (on 02/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1521&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1521_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1521_HD1_HSCR101-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1521_HD1_HSCR101-26_.pdf |
| HB1521_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1521_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-03-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1521_.HTM |
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