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Introduced
04/06/2026
04/06/2026
In Committee
04/06/2026
04/06/2026
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 access, providing for nondisclosure agreements.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Right-to-Know Law, which governs access to public information, by adding a new section that prohibits government agencies from entering into agreements with entities concerning the construction, development, or location of a "data center" – defined as a facility primarily used for processing, storing, retrieving, or transmitting data – that would require confidentiality, nondisclosure, or otherwise prevent the agency from disclosing information to the public. Any such agreement or contract entered into after the bill becomes law that violates this prohibition is considered void and unenforceable because it goes against public policy.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (18)
Joe Ciresi (D)*,
Anthony Bellmon (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Jim Haddock (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Dave Madsen (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Kyle Mullins (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
James Prokopiak (D),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Mandy Steele (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Last Action
Referred to Energy (on 04/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2359 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB2359/PN3136 |
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