SB350

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in procedure, further providing for written requests; and, in judicial review, further providing for fee limitations.

Introduced·2/26/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB350 amends the Right-to-Know Law to define "commercial purpose" and allow agencies to charge additional fees for such requests.

Pennsylvania SB350 amends the Right-to-Know Law by adding a definition for "commercial purpose," which includes using records for selling, reselling, obtaining names for news broadcast, or generating revenue. The bill also modifies the process for written requests, allowing agencies to charge additional fees for records used for commercial purposes. These fees must be calculated based on the hourly wage of the lowest-paid public employee capable of handling the request.

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Current
State Government Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 26, 2025

Senate

Referred to State Government