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PA HB1193

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Zimmerman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Establishes a 30-day voter registration deadline before elections and requires state entities to confirm an applicant's eligibility before permitting registration

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Government4/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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