SB 458 Pennsylvania Senate · 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 procedure, further providing for exceptions for public records.

SB 458 amends Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law to clarify that certain personal notes and working papers are exempt from public disclosure. Specifically, it explicitly exempts notes used solely for personal purposes (like telephone message slips or routing slips) and materials created to accommodate disabilities (such as braille translations or large-print documents). This change affects public agencies responding to information requests under the law, ensuring these specific materials remain confidential. The bill does not alter broader access rights but refines existing exceptions to prevent confusion about what records must be disclosed. The amendment takes effect 60 days after enactment.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 17, 2025 Last action Mar 17, 2025
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