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PA HB1789
PA HB1789In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in procedure, further providing for exceptions for public records.
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Introduced
08/10/2025
08/10/2025
In Committee
08/10/2025
08/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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 by expanding and clarifying definitions and exceptions related to personal and financial information that can be withheld from public records. Specifically, the bill modifies the definition of "personal financial information" to include contributions to charitable organizations and expands protections for personal identification details. The bill adds new protections for agency financial account information, such as routing numbers and credit card numbers, and allows agencies to redact these details to protect account security. It also clarifies that while certain personal information can be kept private, some basic employment-related information like salary, position, and employment contracts must remain publicly accessible. The bill maintains existing protections for sensitive personal information like Social Security numbers, home addresses of law enforcement officers and judges, and information about undercover law enforcement activities. The changes aim to balance transparency in government records with individuals' and agencies' privacy rights, and will take effect 60 days after enactment.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations (on 08/10/2025)
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