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PA HB1298

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brenda Pugh

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the deadline for absentee and mail-in ballot applications from "the first Tuesday prior to the election" to "the fifteenth day prior to the election," establishing a fixed 15-day deadline instead of a variable one
  • Applies the same 15-day deadline change to emergency absentee ballot provisions for voters with physical disabilities, illness, or unexpected work obligations
  • Retains the existing 50-day window for when ballot applications may first be received by county boards of elections
  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for date of application for absentee ballot; and, in voting by qualified mail-in electors, further providing for date of application for mail-in ballot.

Last Action

Referred to State Government

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government4/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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