Bill > HB37

This bill modifies two sections of the Pennsylvania Election Code related to absentee and mail-in ballot pre-canvassing procedures. Specifically, the bill changes the timeline for pre-canvassing ballots, allowing county election boards to begin the process seven days before election day instead of waiting until 7 a.m. on election day itself. The bill requires county boards to publicly post a notice of the pre-canvass meeting on their website at least 48 hours in advance and permits one authorized representative from each candidate and political party to observe the pre-canvass process. The bill maintains existing restrictions that prevent observers from disclosing any pre-canvass results before polls close. Additionally, the bill removes a previous requirement that counties must begin pre-canvassing at 7 a.m. on election day and continue without interruption until all ballots received by that time are processed. The new provisions will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage, providing election officials time to adjust their procedures to the updated requirements.

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