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PA HB1262
Bill
Status
4/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Briggs
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AI Summary
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All campaign finance reports and statements filed with the Secretary of the Commonwealth must be submitted electronically using the state's electronic filing system, with electronic signatures required from treasurers and candidates.
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Candidates and political committees may request an exemption from electronic filing by demonstrating "technological hardship," defined as lack of computer/internet access or a disability preventing electronic filing.
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Late filing penalties for electronic filings increase to $20/day for the first six days and $100/day thereafter, with a maximum penalty of $500 per required filing (up from the current $250 maximum for paper filings).
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Residual campaign funds may now be donated to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, provided the nonprofit is not affiliated with the candidate or committee treasurer or their family members.
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False statements in campaign finance reports will constitute "unsworn falsification to authorities" rather than perjury, and the requirement for sworn/notarized affidavits is replaced with electronic signature attestations.
Legislative Description
In primary and election expenses, further providing for reporting by candidate and political committees and other persons, for late contributions and independent expenditures, for oath of compliance, perjury, disqualification from office and commercial use, for residual funds and for place of filing, providing for manner of filing and for inability to file reports or statements electronically by deadline and further providing for late filing fee and certificate of filing, for additional powers and duties of the Secretary of the Commonwealth and for reports by business entities and publication by Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Last Action
Referred to State Government
4/17/2025