Pennsylvania HB974 amends the Right-to-Know Law to clarify the process and requirements for written requests for public records.
Pennsylvania HB974 amends the Right-to-Know Law to modify the process for written requests for public records. It specifies that requests can be submitted in person, by mail, email, fax, or other electronic means as allowed by agency rules. The request must be addressed to the designated open-records officer and include the name and address for response delivery. The bill also allows open records officers to consider the burden on agencies, potential harm to third parties, and compliance with federal or state laws when determining if a request is sufficiently specific.
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