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PA HB1193
Bill
Status
4/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
David Zimmerman
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending the Pennsylvania Constitution to change voter eligibility language from "every citizen" to "only citizens" 18 years or older, explicitly limiting voting rights to citizens
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Reduces state residency requirement from 90 days to 30 days and election district residency requirement from 60 days to 30 days prior to an election
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Requires all voters to present valid government-issued identification before voting in person, and to provide proof of ID plus signature verification when voting by mail or absentee ballot
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Establishes a 30-day voter registration deadline before elections and requires state entities to confirm an applicant's eligibility before permitting registration
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Requires passage by the General Assembly in two consecutive sessions followed by a statewide referendum for ratification as a constitutional amendment
Legislative Description
A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for qualifications of electors.
Last Action
Referred to State Government
4/15/2025