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PA HB496

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Webster

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires inmates to complete either a voter registration application or a declination form prior to release or discharge from prison

  • Declination form must be developed by the Department of Corrections in consultation with the Department of State

  • Authorizes the department to prescribe, adopt, and enforce rules and regulations to administer the voter registration requirement

  • Amends Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes by adding new section 5912

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In miscellaneous provisions relating to inmate confinement, providing for voter registration.

Last Action

Referred to State Government

2/5/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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