SB686
Right‑to‑Know Records Protection Act
Date of Vote: June 4, 2025
Chamber of Origin: SenateSB686 strengthens Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law by making it a felony to intentionally tamper with public records that are part of an active information request or appeal. It upgrades the offense from a misdemeanor to a third-degree felony if the intent is to defraud or cause harm. The law takes effect 60 days after passage to allow time for compliance and awareness.1
Turning Point Action’s Position
Voted YEA
3187.1% REPUBLICANS12.9% DEMOCRATS0% INDEPENDENTS
VOTED NAY
180% REPUBLICANS100% DEMOCRATS0% INDEPENDENTS
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Voted yea
Camera BartolottaState SenatePennsylvania
Session Score:100.00
Chris GebhardState SenatePennsylvania
Session Score:100.00
Cris DushState SenatePennsylvania
Session Score:100.00
Daniel LaughlinState SenatePennsylvania
Session Score:100.00
David G. ArgallState SenatePennsylvania
Session Score:100.00
Dawn KeeferState SenatePennsylvania
Session Score:100.00
Voted nay
Amanda M. CappellettiState SenatePennsylvania
Session Score:25.00
Anthony H. WilliamsState SenatePennsylvania
Session Score:25.00
Carolyn T. ComittaState SenatePennsylvania
Session Score:25.00
Christine M. TartaglioneState SenatePennsylvania
Session Score:50.00
James MaloneState SenatePennsylvania
Session Score:50.00
Jay CostaState SenatePennsylvania
Session Score:25.00
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