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PA HB1674
Bill
Status
Introduced
6/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Gregory Scott
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AI Summary
- Public employers (Commonwealth and municipal corporations) must observe Election Day as a legal holiday for general elections, municipal elections, and primary elections
- School districts and counties may optionally observe Election Day as a legal holiday but are not required to do so
- Private employers must provide at least two hours of unpaid leave to employees for voting on Election Day
- Private employers who violate the leave requirement face a civil penalty of at least $1,000, payable to the county board of elections
- The Department of State will enforce the law and may promulgate regulations; the act takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Providing for Election Day and for observance of Election Day as a legal holiday; and imposing a penalty.
Last Action
Referred to State Government
6/30/2025
Committee Referrals
State Government6/30/2025
Full Bill Text
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