SB1255 clarifies that records created by private contractors performing government functions are subject to Hawaii's public records law.

SB1255 amends Hawaii's public records law to ensure that records created, received, maintained, or used by private contractors performing government functions are subject to the Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA). The bill requires government function outsourcing contracts to include provisions for contractor compliance with recordkeeping and disclosure requirements. It mandates that contractors maintain government records according to state law and designate a custodian for responding to record access requests.

SB1255 clarifies that records created by private contractors performing government functions are subject to Hawaii's public records law.

SB1255 amends Hawaii's public records law to ensure that records created, received, maintained, or used by private contractors performing government functions are subject to the Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA). The bill requires government function outsourcing contracts to include provisions for contractor compliance with recordkeeping and disclosure requirements. It mandates that contractors maintain government records according to state law and designate a custodian for responding to record access requests.