Bill > SB923

This bill amends Title 35 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to provide a specific exemption for records from volunteer emergency services organizations from public access under the Right-to-Know Law. Specifically, the bill exempts records from volunteer Emergency Medical Services (EMS) companies, volunteer fire companies, volunteer rescue companies, and volunteer firefighters' relief associations from public disclosure. However, the bill includes an important exception: if these volunteer organizations contract with a Commonwealth or local government agency, they will still be subject to section 506(d) of the Right-to-Know Law, which likely pertains to certain mandatory disclosures. The purpose of this bill appears to be protecting the privacy and operational details of volunteer emergency services organizations, while maintaining transparency for those that have formal government contracts. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment, giving these organizations and government agencies time to understand and implement the new provisions.

Military Affairs and Security

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