SB846

Prohibits suspension of public records and vital statistics requests during emergencies.

The bill amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to prohibit the governor or a mayor from suspending requests for public records or vital statistics during a declared state of emergency. It allows for reasonable delays due to extenuating circumstances but ensures that access to these records remains available to maintain transparency and accountability. This measure aims to prevent the hardships experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic when such access was limited.