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PA SB312

PA SB312
In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in procedure, further providing for written requests; and, in judicial review, further providing for fee limitations.


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Introduced
03/10/2021
In Committee
03/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in procedure, further providing for written requests; and, in judicial review, further providing for fee limitations.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Right-to-Know Law in Pennsylvania by (1) adding a definition of "commercial purpose" to exclude certain uses such as scholarly research and news gathering, (2) requiring requesters to certify if a request is for a commercial purpose, and (3) allowing agencies to charge additional fees for responding to commercial requests, with some exceptions. It also allows agencies and requesters to enter into alternative fee arrangements and provides for appeals of fees charged under the new provisions.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9) (on 09/21/2021)

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