Bill > SB690

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to establish strict security requirements for ballot paper and printing, aimed at preventing election fraud. The legislation mandates that vendors providing ballot paper must obtain multiple international certifications (such as ISO 27001 and ISO 9001) and implement an extensive array of anti-counterfeiting measures. These measures include unique watermarking, holographic foils, complex security backgrounds, specialized inks (like thermochromic and ultraviolet), and advanced tracking technologies. The bill specifies detailed technical requirements such as specific hologram sizes, ultraviolet microtext dimensions, QR code tracking, and even molecular-level forensic security features. Vendors must use proprietary design software and techniques typically used in banknote production, including raster imaging, guilloche designs, and infrared taggant inks that can be detected with specialized equipment. The legislation also requires ballots to be printed on specific paper dimensions and include a voter-removable receipt with tracking information. These provisions will apply to elections on or after January 1, 2027, and the act will take effect 60 days after passage, representing a comprehensive effort to enhance ballot security and reduce potential election fraud through advanced technological measures.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=690