Bill > HB1422

This bill modifies Pennsylvania's election code regarding mail-in ballot return procedures, establishing more detailed and stringent requirements for how voters can return their ballots. Specifically, the bill limits mail-in ballot return methods to three options: mailing through the United States Postal Service to the county board of elections, personally delivering the ballot to the county board of elections during regular business hours, or using a ballot return location with strict monitoring conditions. For ballot return locations, the bill mandates that they can only be located at election board offices or county courthouses, must be monitored by inspectors from the two political parties with the most registered voters, and require video recording of the entire process. The inspectors must verify voter identification, review ballot completeness, and separately secure any ballots they believe might be in violation of election rules. Additionally, the county board of elections will make final determinations about potentially problematic ballots. The bill removes previous language that allowed more flexible mail-in ballot return methods and adds significant procedural safeguards. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage, providing time for election offices to implement the new requirements.

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