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Bill Summary · HB 1132

Legislative bill overview

HB 1132 addresses critical infrastructure protection in Hawaii, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the legislative record provided. The bill has progressed through committee review and passed second reading with amendments (HD 1) as of February 2025, but was carried over to the 2026 Regular Session, indicating it did not complete passage in the 2025 session.

Why is this important

Critical infrastructure legislation typically affects how Hawaii protects essential systems like power grids, water supplies, telecommunications, and transportation networks from natural disasters, cyber threats, or physical damage. Such measures directly impact public safety, economic resilience, and emergency preparedness across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and definition ambiguity — Without seeing the full bill text, the specific infrastructure sectors covered and regulatory authority granted remain unclear
  • Implementation costs — Critical infrastructure hardening and protection measures often require significant public or private sector investment
  • Privacy and security concerns — Infrastructure protection legislation may involve data collection, monitoring systems, or private sector information sharing that raises civil liberties questions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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