Bill > HB124

This bill amends the Regulatory Review Act to require additional documentation and justification when state agencies propose regulations that adopt guidance from international organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations (UN), or the World Economic Forum (WEF). Specifically, agencies must now submit a statement explaining how such international guidance applies to Pennsylvania, provide a detailed description of any supporting data, and bear the burden of proving that the data is acceptable. The bill mandates that when an agency submits a proposed regulation to the Legislative Reference Bureau, they must simultaneously provide the Independent Regulatory Review Commission and legislative committees with a copy of the proposed regulation and a regulatory analysis form containing these new details about international guidance. The aim appears to be increasing transparency and ensuring that international recommendations are carefully evaluated for their relevance and applicability to the state before being incorporated into local regulations. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.

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