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PA SB313
PA SB313In electronic voting systems, further providing for definitions and for supplies and preparation of the voting system and of polling places and providing for pre-election logic and accuracy testing; and, in penalties, providing for falsification of election-related documentation regarding pre-election logic and accuracy testing.
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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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 electronic voting systems, further providing for definitions and for supplies and preparation of the voting system and of polling places and providing for pre- election logic and accuracy testing; and, in penalties, providing for falsification of election-related documentation regarding pre-election logic and accuracy testing.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to enhance electronic voting system regulations and introduce more rigorous pre-election testing procedures. The bill adds new definitions for ballot terminology, such as "ballot set" and "ballot style," and mandates that county election boards conduct comprehensive logic and accuracy testing on electronic voting equipment before each election. This testing must verify that voting devices are functioning correctly, ballots are printed accurately, and vote tabulation systems are working properly. The bill requires election boards to generate detailed reports, test voting devices in multiple languages and with assistive technologies, and seal equipment after testing. Additionally, the bill stipulates that election boards must provide advance notice of testing to political parties and citizen groups, allow public observation of the testing process, and submit compliance certifications to the Secretary of the Commonwealth. The legislation also introduces penalties for election officials who knowingly falsify documentation or intentionally fail to comply with the new testing requirements, with potential fines up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment for up to two years. The goal of these provisions is to increase transparency, accuracy, and accountability in the electronic voting process.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to State Government (on 02/26/2025)
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