Bill > HB479

This bill proposes to establish same-day voter registration in Pennsylvania, allowing qualified electors to register to vote on election day by appearing in person at their polling place. To do so, voters must complete a same-day voter registration application and provide acceptable proof of identification, which includes government-issued IDs such as a driver's license, state or federal identification cards, U.S. passport, or military ID. When a voter registers on election day, they will be issued a provisional ballot that is sealed in an envelope with their registration application and sent to the department. The department will then have 10 days after the election to approve or deny the registration, and the provisional ballot will only be counted if the registration is approved. The bill also requires the secretary to distribute same-day voter registration applications and instructions to all polling places, ensuring poll workers can inform voters about the new registration process and vote verification procedures. This change aims to make voting more accessible by allowing eligible citizens to register and vote on the same day, reducing potential barriers to electoral participation.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=479