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PA HB1422

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brenda Pugh

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to specify three methods for returning completed mail-in ballots: delivery through USPS, in-person delivery to the county board of elections during regular hours, or delivery to designated ballot return locations

  • Restricts ballot return locations to only the permanent offices of the county board of elections or the county courthouse

  • Requires ballot return locations to be monitored by at least one election inspector from each of the two major political parties, with inspectors verifying voter identification and reviewing ballots for completeness of declaration, signature, and date

  • Mandates video recording of ballot return locations during hours of operation, with recordings retained for two years and made available for public inspection

  • Treats ballot return locations as polling places subject to all existing requirements including accessibility, observer access, and political activity restrictions; effective 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In voting by qualified mail-in electors, further providing for voting by mail-in electors.

Last Action

Referred to State Government

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government5/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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