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PA HB676

PA HB676
Providing for employee voter leave.


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Introduced
03/01/2019
In Committee
03/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, providing for employee voter leave.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to provide for employee voter leave. It requires employers to allow employees up to two hours of paid time off to vote, with limitations on when the time can be taken. The bill also requires employers to post a notice about the voter leave provisions and prohibits them from asking employees about their party affiliation or how they voted. Employers who refuse to provide the required time off or penalize employees for exercising this right can be fined between $100 and $500 per violation.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (29)

Last Action

Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT (on 03/01/2019)

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