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PA HB554

PA HB554
A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for qualifications of electors.


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Introduced
03/20/2023
In Committee
03/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for qualifications of electors.

AI Summary

This bill proposes an amendment to the Pennsylvania state constitution to change the qualifications for electors (voters). The key provisions are: (1) only citizens 18 years of age or older can vote, reducing the minimum age from 21; (2) the residency requirement is reduced from 90 days to 30 days in the state and 30 days in the election district; (3) voters must present a valid government-issued ID to vote in person or when requesting and submitting a mail-in ballot, and their signature must be matched to the signature on record; and (4) voters must be registered to vote at least 30 days prior to an election. The bill outlines the process for the proposed constitutional amendment to be approved by the General Assembly and submitted to the voters for ratification.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT (on 03/20/2023)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Voting Rights and Issues

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