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PA HB2280

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Hogan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement for candidates to include their residence address and post-office address in the publicly filed nomination petition affidavit under Section 910 of the Pennsylvania Election Code

  • Creates new Section 910.1 requiring candidates to file a separate affidavit stating their residence (with street and number) and post-office address

  • Makes candidate residence information confidential by exempting the separate residence affidavit from public disclosure under both the Election Code and Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law

  • Limits use of the residence affidavit to administrative purposes only—specifically to verify candidate qualifications for office

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In nomination of candidates, further providing for affidavits of candidates and providing for ascertaining residence of candidates.

Last Action

Referred to State Government

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government3/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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