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PA SB443
PA SB443In preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, providing for employment leave for voters.
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Introduced
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
In Committee
03/14/2025
03/14/2025
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 preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, providing for employment leave for voters.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to require employers to provide employees with up to two hours of paid time off to vote on election day. The new provision mandates that any employer in Pennsylvania must allow a registered voter sufficient time to cast their ballot, with the employer having the discretion to specify the exact hours during which the employee can be absent from work to vote. This law aims to ensure that workers have a reasonable opportunity to participate in the democratic process without fear of losing wages or facing workplace penalties. The bill will go into effect 60 days after its passage, giving employers and employees time to understand and prepare for the new voting leave requirements. By providing this guaranteed voting time, the legislation seeks to remove potential barriers to voting that might arise from work schedules or employer restrictions, thereby promoting broader civic participation in elections.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (12)
Lisa Boscola (D)*,
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Art Haywood (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Tracy Pennycuick (R),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Nikil Saval (D),
Sharif Street (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Last Action
Referred to State Government (on 03/14/2025)
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