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SB 786

RELATING TO GOVERNMENT RECORDS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 2 co-sponsors

Hawaii SB 786 modifies government records law, currently deferred in committee pending further review of public access and retention provisions.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 786

Legislative bill overview

SB 786 relates to government records in Hawaii, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative history. The bill was introduced by Senators Karl Rhoads, Carol Fukunaga, and Stanley Chang and has been under review by the Government Operations (GVO) committee since January 2025.

Why is this important

Government records legislation affects public transparency, access to information, retention policies, and the administration of state agencies. Changes to records laws can either expand or restrict citizens' ability to access government documents and understand how public institutions operate.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of public access: Whether the bill expands or limits which government records are accessible to the public
  • Record retention and deletion: Rules governing how long agencies must maintain records before destruction
  • Exemptions and redactions: Which documents or information may be withheld from public view and under what circumstances

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

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