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HI SB1451

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes confidentiality protections for critical infrastructure information received or maintained by Hawaii's Office of Homeland Security, exempting it from public disclosure under the Uniform Information Practices Act (Chapter 92F)

  • Allows the Office of Homeland Security to share confidential critical infrastructure information with federal, state, and county agencies for security purposes, provided receiving agencies maintain confidentiality

  • Defines "critical infrastructure information" as non-public information from private entities that could reveal vulnerabilities leading to significant disruption, destruction, or damage if disclosed

  • Covers information related to actual or potential attacks on critical infrastructure, security assessments and risk evaluations, and operational problems or solutions including recovery and continuity planning

  • Takes effect July 1, 2077

Legislative Description

Relating To Critical Infrastructure.

Homeland Security

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Water & Land3/6/2025
Judiciary2/12/2025
Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs1/27/2025

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