The bill amends the Public Utility Confidential Security Information Disclosure Protection Act by modifying Section 5, which addresses the prohibition on disclosing confidential security information related to public utilities. The amendment introduces a new general rule that agencies are prohibited from releasing or disclosing such information, except as specified in a new subsection (b). This exception allows for the disclosure of confidential security information when necessary for construction, renovation, or remodeling work on public buildings or projects, provided that the agency consults with the public utility beforehand. Additionally, the amendment clarifies that such disclosures do not constitute prohibited disclosures and do not make the records public under the Right-to-Know Law.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that the prohibition on disclosure does not apply to public utility records related to accident investigations conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board. This change aims to balance the need for confidentiality in security information with the practical requirements of public infrastructure projects and safety investigations. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 1386 (Jan 12, 2026): P.L.1435, No.156