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PA HB1327

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nathan Davidson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Pennsylvania Election Code to expand the existing bribery at elections offense by explicitly defining "other valuable thing" to include chances to win a lottery or similar prize-drawing contest

  • Creates a new criminal offense for paying or offering payment to induce someone to register to vote, classified as a first-degree misdemeanor

  • Payment for registration offense carries penalties of a fine of at least $10,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 5 years

  • Bribery at elections remains a third-degree felony, punishable by fines up to $15,000 and/or imprisonment up to 7 years

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In penalties, further providing for the offense of bribery at elections and providing for the offense of payment for registration.

Last Action

Referred to State Government

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government4/28/2025

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