Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 7 D · 4 R cosponsors

SB 726 — An Act amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in open meetings, further providing for use of equipment during meetings and for General Assembly meetings covered.

Last action — Referred to State Government

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 D · 4 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law to specify rules for the recording and broadcasting of General Assembly meetings and establish requirements for accessibility of those recordings.

  • 65 Pa.C.S. § 711

    The → Except as provided under section 712(b) (relating to General Assembly meetings covered), the

    The Senate and House of Representatives can adopt rules for recording or broadcasting sessions, but this is subject to additional provisions regarding General Assembly meetings.

  • 65 Pa.C.S. § 712

    The Senate and the House of Representatives shall record and post all meetings of committees and hearings covered under subsection (a) on the General Assembly's publicly accessible Internet website. When technically possible, the meetings of committees and hearings shall be available by live stream video.

    This establishes a requirement for the Senate and House to record and make accessible their meetings and hearings online.

Action History

  1. Referred to State Government

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 242 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (242)

242 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 726?
SB 726 is sponsored by Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Jay Costa (Democratic), Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), Maria Collett (Democratic), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), Carolyn T. Comitta (Democratic), Nick Miller (Democratic), Art Haywood (Democratic), and Rosemary M. Brown (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 726?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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