HI HB1521

Contractors performing agency functions must retain all records related to that work according to the agency's records retention schedule and provide the agency access to those records upon request

Records held by contractors under these requirements would be classified as government records subject to Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA), making them available for public disclosure

Defines "agency function" as any service, program, or activity that a government agency is authorized or required by law to perform

Aims to prevent agencies from circumventing transparency obligations by outsourcing functions to private contractors who would otherwise not be subject to public records laws

Effective date of July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating the bill requires further amendment before implementation)