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This bill adds a new section to Pennsylvania election law that criminalizes the distribution of unofficial mail-in ballot forms to qualified voters. Specifically, it prohibits sharing any ballot or ballot application that is not officially issued by the state's department of elections or county election boards, with some exceptions. The bill defines "unofficial mail-in form" as any ballot or ballot application that is not legally issued, uses mimicked official stationery, or is designed to mislead voters. Permitted documents can provide information about obtaining official ballots, must clearly state they are unofficial, identify the distributor, and not use an official return address. Violations of this law would be considered a third-degree misdemeanor, with penalties including a fine ranging from $500 to $2,500. The law is designed to prevent potential voter confusion or manipulation by preventing the circulation of unofficial or potentially fraudulent election materials. The bill will go into effect 60 days after its passage, giving election officials and the public time to understand and prepare for the new restrictions.

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