SB 4312025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 431
An Act amending the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), known as the Right-to-Know Law, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in procedure, providing for acceptable denials.
Out of committee Last action February 4, 2026: Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 10
- Prime sponsor
- Tracy Pennycuick
- Cosponsors (9)
- Camera Bartolotta, Cris Dush, Lisa Baker, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Timothy Kearney
Status
Out of committee as of February 4, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 2
October 28, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Communications & Technology): Adopt Amendment A01977Passed11–0
yes (11) Chris Gebhard, Frank Farry, James Malone, Joe Picozzi, John Kane, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Nick Miller, Tracy Pennycuick
October 28, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Communications & Technology): Reported as AmendedPassed11–0
yes (11) Chris Gebhard, Frank Farry, James Malone, Joe Picozzi, John Kane, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Nick Miller, Tracy Pennycuick
Timeline 4
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2026 | Senate | Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9) |
| October 28, 2025 | Senate | First consideration |
| October 28, 2025 | Senate | Reported as amended |
| March 21, 2025 | Senate | 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.