This bill proposes amendments to the Digital Coast Act, focusing on improving the program's data management and extending its operational period. A key provision mandates that all data collected under the Digital Coast program must be not only readily accessible but also fully and freely available to the public. Furthermore, the legislation expands the scope of data acquisition to specifically include information related to underground infrastructure and subsurface utilities , enhancing the program's comprehensive data collection efforts. Finally, the bill extends the authorization for the Digital Coast program, pushing its expiration date from 2025 to 2030 , ensuring its continued operation for an additional five years.