An Act amending the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in procedure, further providing for exceptions for public records.
HB 1789 amends the state's Right-to-Know Law to update definitions and clarify exceptions for public records. It directly affects government agencies and officials responsible for managing public records, as it changes how certain terms are defined and specifies when records may be exempt from disclosure. The bill modifies existing sections of the law to provide clearer guidance on what qualifies as a public record and under what circumstances access might be restricted. This is a procedural update to administrative procedures, not a new policy.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Aug 10, 2025
Last action Aug 10, 2025
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Aug 10, 2025
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Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brett Miller
RRepublican
Co
Dave Zimmerman
RRepublican
Co
Keith Greiner
RRepublican
Co
Lee James
RRepublican
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