SB431

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in procedure, providing for acceptable denials.

Introduced·3/21/25

Pennsylvania SB431 amends the Right-to-Know Law to define terms and allow agencies to deny electronic records requests under certain conditions.

Pennsylvania SB431 amends the Right-to-Know Law by adding definitions for terms such as "artificial intelligence" and "generative artificial intelligence." It also allows agencies to deny electronic records requests if they reasonably believe the request poses a cybersecurity risk or if there is reasonable suspicion that the request was generated by a computer program, script, artificial intelligence, or generative artificial intelligence. This bill aims to protect agency networks from potential cybersecurity threats while maintaining the integrity of the records request process.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

11 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Oct 28, 2025

9:30 AM

Communications & Technology (s) Hearing

History

Feb 4

Senate

Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

Oct 28, 2025

Senate

Reported as amended

Oct 28, 2025

Senate

First consideration