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PA HB1327
Bill
Status
4/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nathan Davidson
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AI Summary
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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
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Creates a new criminal offense for paying or offering payment to induce someone to register to vote, classified as a first-degree misdemeanor
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Payment for registration offense carries penalties of a fine of at least $10,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 5 years
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Bribery at elections remains a third-degree felony, punishable by fines up to $15,000 and/or imprisonment up to 7 years
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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