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PA HB892

PA HB892
Providing for employee voter leave.


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Introduced
03/15/2021
In Committee
03/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), entitled "An act concerning elections, including general, municipal, special and primary elections, the nomination of candidates, primary and election expenses and election contests; creating and defining membership of county boards of elections; imposing duties upon the Secretary of the Commonwealth, courts, county boards of elections, county commissioners; imposing penalties for violation of the act, and codifying, revising and consolidating the laws relating thereto; and repealing certain acts and parts of acts relating to elections," providing for employee voter leave.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to provide employee voter leave. It defines "employee" as an individual employed by a public or private entity and allows employees to take up to two hours of paid time off to vote, with limitations on when the time can be taken. The bill requires employers to post a notice about the employee voter leave provisions and prohibits employers from asking employees about their party affiliation, registration, or how they voted. Employers who violate the law can be subject to fines of $100 to $500 per violation.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 03/15/2021)

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