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PA HB2280
PA HB2280In nomination of candidates, further providing for affidavits of candidates and providing for ascertaining residence of candidates.
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Introduced
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
In Committee
03/11/2026
03/11/2026
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 nomination of candidates, further providing for affidavits of candidates and providing for ascertaining residence of candidates.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code, specifically concerning the affidavits candidates must file when seeking nomination. It removes the requirement for candidates to state their street address and post office address directly within their initial nomination affidavit, instead creating a new, separate affidavit for this purpose. This new "Ascertaining Residence of Candidates" affidavit will be used solely to verify a candidate's qualifications and will be kept private, exempt from public access under the "Right-to-Know Law," which is a state law governing public access to government records. The bill also makes minor adjustments to the existing candidate affidavit, ensuring it still covers essential information like election district, eligibility, adherence to election laws, and party affiliation where applicable.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (12)
Joe Hogan (R)*,
Jessica Benham (D),
Bud Cook (R),
Mark Gillen (R),
Roni Green (D),
Rob Kauffman (R),
Thomas Kutz (R),
Shelby Labs (R),
Milou Mackenzie (R),
Kristin Marcell (R),
David Rowe (R),
Michael Stender (R),
Last Action
Referred to State Government (on 03/11/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2280 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB2280/PN2982 |
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