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PA HB437

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Kutz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending the Pennsylvania Constitution to require all voters to present valid, unexpired government-issued identification at every election

  • In-person voters must show valid ID before receiving a ballot; mail-in or absentee voters must provide proof of valid ID with their ballot

  • Requires the government to provide free identification to any qualified voter who does not possess valid ID, upon request and confirmation of identity

  • Retains existing voter eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship for at least one month, Pennsylvania residency for 90 days, and election district residency for 60 days prior to the election

  • As a constitutional amendment, must pass the General Assembly in two consecutive sessions before being placed on the ballot for voter approval at a general or municipal election

Legislative Description

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for qualifications of electors.

Last Action

Referred to State Government

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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