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PA HB1876
Bill
Status
9/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Manuel Guzman
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AI Summary
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Vacancies in mayor or city council positions across all Pennsylvania city classes (first, second, second class A, and third) must be filled by special election rather than appointment by the governing body or courts
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Special elections must be held within 90 days of a vacancy being declared; for partisan offices, special primaries must occur within 60 days followed by the general election within 30 days after primary results are certified
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Governing bodies may appoint interim officers to serve temporarily until special election results are certified, but interim appointees are prohibited from running in the subsequent special election for that office
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County commissioner vacancies are also changed from court appointment to special election, following the same 90-day timeline and interim appointment restrictions
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Repeals conflicting provisions in the First Class City Government Law (1919) and Second Class City Law (1901), with the act taking effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Further providing for vacancies in elected offices in cities of the first class, cities of the second class, cities of the second class A and cities of the third class; in county commissioners and chief clerks, further providing for election and vacancies; and making repeals.
Last Action
Referred to Local Government
9/25/2025