Co-Sponsorship Memo Details

Exempting certain sensitive records from public access is an important feature of the Right-To-Know Law. As it is currently written though, the law does not address sensitive records produced or used to accommodate a disability. For example, the mayor of a community in my district is deaf and uses a device when in executive session to generate a visual transcript of the conversation. There is a concern that this transcript may be subject to a right-to-know request as it is a written document of communication.
 
That is why I am proposing legislation amending the Right-To-Know Law to create a specific exception covering disability accommodations. My bill exempts reference notes and working papers prepared by or for a public official or public employee that are used to accommodate an individual’s disability.
 
Please join me in co-sponsoring this important and reasonable measure to exempt records used for disability accommodations from public access. Your consideration is appreciated.