Our new open records law is a reality - now find out how it compares to the old law

Learn all about the new law. Check out these opportunities to attend a workshop titled The New Open Records Act: What is New, and What Has Stayed the Same.

PNA would like to thank everyone who contributed to the final passage of this new open records law. We are definitely moving in the right direction, as Senate Bill 1 accomplishes a number of our goals toward improving open records law in Pennsylvania.

Watch video of Gov. Rendell speaking at the Feb. 14 signing ceremony. Rendell reads a letter from PNA Chairman John Kirkpatrick and PNA President Tim Williams commending the state's new Open Records Law.

Letter to Gov. Rendell - Read PNA's letter to the governor. Press release - PNA recognizes Pa. Legislature on Senate Bill 1. Senate Bill 1 - Here is the final version of our new law, effective Jan. 1, 2009. Coverage - See PNA member coverage of the new Open Records Law. Photos - See pictures of Gov. Rendell signing Senate Bill 1. Q&A on Open Records - A list of questions and answers to help you understand open records in Pennsylvania. PassOpenRecords.org - Keep reading our blog for more juicy tidbits.

For questions about Pennsylvania's new Open Records Law, contact:

Deborah Musselman
Director of Government Affairs
(717) 703-3077

Teri Henning
General Counsel
(717) 703-3076

Melissa Melewsky
Media Law Counsel
(717) 703-3048