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PA HB785

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Jo Daley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Pennsylvania Department of State to implement an electronic voter registration system within 180 days, allowing qualified electors to register or update their registration online through a secure website
  • Applicants must provide either the last four digits of their Social Security number, a PA driver's license/ID number, or other identity verification information, and must affirmatively attest to the truth of all information provided
  • Electronic signatures will be obtained from PennDOT records or other Commonwealth agencies; if no signature is available, voters must provide one at their polling place or on their first absentee ballot application
  • Registration deadline for electronic submissions is 11:59 p.m. on the 15th day before an election, matching existing deadlines for other registration methods
  • Requires accessibility features for individuals with disabilities, including those who are blind or visually impaired, and mandates bilingual applications in jurisdictions where a single language minority exceeds 5% of the population

Legislative Description

In voter registration, further providing for methods of voter registration, providing for electronic voter registration and further providing for preparation and distribution of applications and for approval of registration applications; in records, further providing for general register, for district registers and for reports; in changes in records, further providing for removal notices and for change of enrollment of political party; and, in penalties, further providing for altering registration.

Last Action

Referred to State Government

3/3/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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