Bill

Bill > HB220


PA HB220

PA HB220
Providing for employee voter leave.


summary

Introduced
03/08/2023
In Committee
03/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

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 for employee voter leave. It defines an "employee" as an individual employed by a public or private entity and allows employees to take up to 2 hours of paid time off to vote, without losing pay or leave time. The bill requires employers to post a notice provided by the Secretary of the Commonwealth outlining these provisions, and imposes fines of $100-$500 for employers who refuse to grant employee voter leave or penalize employees for exercising this right.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 03/08/2023)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Labor and Employment
  • ‐ Working Conditions and Hours

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...