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PA HB1898
PA HB1898In nomination of candidates, further providing for number of signers required for nomination petitions of candidates at primaries.
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Introduced
09/30/2025
09/30/2025
In Committee
09/30/2025
09/30/2025
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 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 nomination of candidates, further providing for number of signers required for nomination petitions of candidates at primaries.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Pennsylvania Election Code to allow sitting Senators and Representatives in the General Assembly to file a certificate of nomination instead of gathering the typical number of petition signatures (500 for Senators and 300 for Representatives) when seeking reelection. The certificate of nomination can only be obtained by directly requesting it from the Secretary of the Commonwealth and will not be publicly posted online. However, this option is not available during the election immediately following redistricting, and lawmakers who file such a certificate are prohibited from challenging other candidates' nomination petitions for the same office and district. The bill maintains the existing signature requirements for new candidates, ensuring that incumbent legislators have a streamlined path to reelection while preserving the traditional petition process for challengers. The legislation will take effect 60 days after its enactment.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (15)
Greg Scott (D)*,
Missy Cerrato (D),
Paul Friel (D),
Valerie Gaydos (R),
José Giral (D),
Manny Guzman (D),
Pat Harkins (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Milou Mackenzie (R),
Danielle Otten (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Jack Rader (R),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Josh Siegel (D),
Last Action
Referred to State Government (on 09/30/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1898 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB1898/PN2368 |
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