HB1907

In access, further providing for requests; in procedure, further providing for exceptions for public records; and, in judicial review, further providing for fee limitations.

Introduced·9/30/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1907 amends the Right-to-Know Law to adjust fee limitations and exceptions for public records.

Pennsylvania HB1907 amends the Right-to-Know Law to adjust fee limitations for document duplication and to add exceptions for public records. The bill specifies that fees for document duplication must be reasonable and based on prevailing fees for comparable services. It also adds exceptions for certain materials, including library archives, museum materials, and digital reproductions, indices, and metadata. The changes aim to balance public access to information with the protection of valuable or rare documents.

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Where it stands

Current
Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 10

9:30 AM

Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations (h) Hearing

History

Sep 30, 2025

House

Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations