PA House committee hopes to limit exceptions to Sunshine Act notice requirements

Dated: April 1 2026

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Pennsylvania’s House Local Government Committee has unanimously advanced House Bill 2146, sponsored by Rep. Brett Miller (R-41) and Committee Chair Rep. Robert Freeman (D-136). The bill responds to a 4–3 Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling that allowed public agencies to take official action on items not listed on meeting agendas if approved by a majority — a decision critics said could undermine transparency. HB 2146 would limit such no-notice actions to true emergencies involving danger to life or property or minor last-minute matters. It would require agencies to publicly explain and vote to add items to an agenda, while allowing certain administrative or time-sensitive actions — such as small emergency purchases, grant paperwork, or personnel matters — under defined conditions. Lawmakers said the goal is to close a loophole and reinforce open, transparent government.
Source: Pennsylvania Capital-Star; 2/4/2026 

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