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Introduced
03/16/2023
03/16/2023
In Committee
03/16/2023
03/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
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," in penalties, providing for civil action, damages and attorney fees.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to provide for civil action, damages, and attorney fees for individuals who are aggrieved by others convicted of certain election-related violations, such as tampering with voting machines or intimidating voters. The bill allows these aggrieved individuals to initiate a civil lawsuit and recover punitive damages, reasonable attorney fees, and other related litigation costs.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (17)
Stephen Kinsey (D)*,
Tim Briggs (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Roni Green (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Napoleon Nelson (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Josh Siegel (D),
Last Action
Laid on the table (on 03/26/2024)
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