HB 1789 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Aug 2025
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Introduced Aug 10, 2025 Last action Aug 10, 2025
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