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PA SB250
PA SB250In ballots, providing for antifraud ballot paper, vendor certification and antifraud measures.
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Introduced
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
In Committee
05/08/2024
05/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
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," in ballots, providing for antifraud ballot paper, vendor certification and antifraud measures.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to require vendors that provide ballot paper to county election boards or the Secretary of the Commonwealth to use ballot paper that meets specific security standards, including the use of watermarked paper, holographic foils, security inks, and other anti-fraud measures. The bill also requires the ballot paper to have certain physical specifications, such as size and weight. The bill applies to elections on or after January 1, 2025 and takes effect 60 days after passage.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Cris Dush (R)*,
Lisa Baker (R),
Camera Bartolotta (R),
Scott Hutchinson (R),
Doug Mastriano (R),
Judy Ward (R),
Last Action
Re-referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS (on 05/08/2024)
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