HB 1972025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill
HB 197
An Act amending the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law, in requirements and prohibitions, further providing for Commonwealth agencies.
Out of committee Last action September 10, 2025: Laid on the table
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 16
- Prime sponsor
- Joe Ciresi
- Cosponsors (15)
- Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Chris Pielli, Daniel Deasy, G. Roni Green, Jim Haddock, Jose Giral, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, Melissa Cerrato, Patrick Harkins, Robert Freeman, Steve Samuelson, Tarik Khan, Tim Brennan
Status
Out of committee as of September 10, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 2
June 3, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Communications & Technology): Report Bill As AmendedPassed26–0
yes (26) Andre Carroll, Ben Waxman, Chad Reichard, Eric Nelson, Gary Day, Gina Curry, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jason Ortitay, Jim Prokopiak, Jim Rigby, Joanne Stehr, Joe Ciresi, John Inglis Iii, Joseph D'Orsie, Joshua Siegel, Lindsay Powell, Napoleon J. Nelson, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Paul Takac, Rich Irvin, Robert Leadbeter, Sean Dougherty, Stephenie Scialabba, Torren Ecker, Valerie Gaydos
June 3, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Communications & Technology): Adopt Amendment A00806Passed26–0
yes (26) Andre Carroll, Ben Waxman, Chad Reichard, Eric Nelson, Gary Day, Gina Curry, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jason Ortitay, Jim Prokopiak, Jim Rigby, Joanne Stehr, Joe Ciresi, John Inglis Iii, Joseph D'Orsie, Joshua Siegel, Lindsay Powell, Napoleon J. Nelson, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Paul Takac, Rich Irvin, Robert Leadbeter, Sean Dougherty, Stephenie Scialabba, Torren Ecker, Valerie Gaydos
Timeline 6
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2025 | House | Laid on the table |
| September 10, 2025 | House | Re-reported as committed |
| June 3, 2025 | House | Re-committed to Rules |
| June 3, 2025 | House | First consideration |
| June 3, 2025 | House | Reported as amended |
| January 16, 2025 | House | Referred to Communications & Technology |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.