Hawaii HB1521 clarifies that records created by private contractors performing government functions are subject to Hawaii's public records law.

Hawaii HB1521 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to ensure that records created, received, maintained, or used by private contractors performing government functions are subject to Hawaii's public records law. The bill requires contractors to retain records following the agency's retention schedule and provide access upon request. It defines "government function" as a service, program, or activity that an agency is authorized or required by law to perform. The bill aims to prevent circumvention of transparency obligations through outsourcing.

Hawaii HB1521 clarifies that records created by private contractors performing government functions are subject to Hawaii's public records law.

Hawaii HB1521 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to ensure that records created, received, maintained, or used by private contractors performing government functions are subject to Hawaii's public records law. The bill requires contractors to retain records following the agency's retention schedule and provide access upon request. It defines "government function" as a service, program, or activity that an agency is authorized or required by law to perform. The bill aims to prevent circumvention of transparency obligations through outsourcing.