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PA HB806
PA HB806In preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for assistance in voting.
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Introduced
04/03/2023
04/03/2023
In Committee
04/03/2023
04/03/2023
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 preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for assistance in voting.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to further provide for assistance in voting. It allows voters who are physically unable to enter a polling place due to blindness, disease, or other disability to vote without leaving their motor vehicle. The bill outlines the procedures for this curbside voting, including modifications to the regular voting process, requirements for election officers to assist the voter, and the voter's ability to request additional assistance as needed. The bill also clarifies the rules around who can assist a voter inside the voting booth. Overall, this bill aims to expand voting access for Pennsylvanians with certain disabilities or physical limitations.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (14)
Liz Hanbidge (D)*,
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Napoleon Nelson (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Christina Sappey (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Last Action
Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT (on 04/03/2023)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Disability Discrimination and Rights
- ‐ Voting Rights and Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=806 | 03/31/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=0806&pn=0764 | 04/04/2023 |
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