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PA HB1342

PA HB1342
In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in procedure, further providing for exceptions for public records.


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Introduced
06/07/2023
In Committee
06/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), entitled "An act providing for access to public information, for a designated open-records officer in each Commonwealth agency, local agency, judicial agency and legislative agency, for procedure, for appeal of agency determination, for judicial review and for the Office of Open Records; imposing penalties; providing for reporting by State-related institutions; requiring the posting of certain State contract information on the Internet; and making related repeals," in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in procedure, further providing for exceptions for public records.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Right-to-Know Law to further define "personal financial information" and make changes to the exceptions for public records. Specifically, it expands the definition of "personal financial information" to include contributions to charitable organizations, and it adds a new exception for an agency's financial account numbers, which can be redacted to protect the security of the agency's financial information. The bill also clarifies that certain employee benefit information, such as retirement and health care benefits, can still be disclosed. The changes take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT (on 06/07/2023)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Transparency and Open Records

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