SB1255

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

Hawaii SB1255 amends the Uniform Information Practices Act to ensure that records created, received, maintained, or used by private contractors performing government functions on behalf of public agencies are subject to the Act. The bill requires government agencies to ensure compliance with recordkeeping and disclosure requirements by contractors, including oversight of contractor's recordkeeping and responses to requests for access to government records.