An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to emergency management services, providing for exemption of records from access.
This bill modifies Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law to exempt internal records of volunteer emergency service groups, such as EMS, fire, and rescue companies, from public access. The legislation ensures that these organizations can keep their operational and administrative documents private unless the records specifically involve funding or resources provided by local municipalities under certain emergency service codes. By establishing these exemptions, the law aims to protect the privacy and autonomy of volunteer responders while still allowing public oversight of government-funded activities. The changes will become effective 60 days after the bill is enacted.
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May 2026
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Governor
Introduced May 13, 2026
Last action May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026
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Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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