SB726

In open meetings, further providing for use of equipment during meetings and for General Assembly meetings covered.

Introduced·5/5/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB726 amends open meetings laws to mandate recording and streaming of legislative committee meetings and hearings.

Pennsylvania SB726 amends Title 65 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to enhance transparency in legislative processes. The bill specifies that meetings of the General Assembly covered by open meetings laws include all committee meetings where bills are considered, hearings where testimony is taken, and sessions of the Senate and House of Representatives. It excludes caucuses and ethics committee meetings.

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Where it stands

Current
State Government Committee
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Committee decision

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 5, 2025

Senate

Referred to State Government