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PA SB1276
PA SB1276In dates of elections and primaries and special elections, further providing for affidavits of can didates; in nomination of candidates, further providing for affidavits of candidates, for statement of candidates for delegates to national conventions, for Secretary of the Commonwealth to furnish county boards with list of candidates and candidates to be notified, for nominations by political bodies, for examination of nomination petitions, certificates and papers and return of rejected nominatio
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Introduced
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
In Committee
04/14/2026
04/14/2026
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 dates of elections and primaries and special elections, further providing for affidavits of candidates; in nomination of candidates, further providing for affidavits of candidates, for statement of candidates for delegates to national conventions, for Secretary of the Commonwealth to furnish county boards with list of candidates and candidates to be notified, for nominations by political bodies, for examination of nomination petitions, certificates and papers and return of rejected nomination petitions, certificates and papers and for affidavits of candidates; and, in penalties, further providing for false affidavits of candidates and for false signatures and statements in nomination petitions and papers.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to replace the requirement for candidates to file an "affidavit" with a "statement," making it clear that these statements are subject to penalties for unsworn falsification to authorities, specifically referencing 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904. This change affects various aspects of candidate filings, including the information candidates must provide about their residence, eligibility, and intentions, particularly for delegates to national conventions, and how the Secretary of the Commonwealth lists candidates for county election boards. The bill also clarifies that false statements in these candidate declarations can lead to liability for court costs up to $10,000 if a candidate is removed from the ballot due to such falsification, and it maintains penalties for fraudulent signatures or alterations on nomination petitions and papers.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Joseph Picozzi (R)*,
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
John Kane (D),
Dawn Keefer (R),
Nikil Saval (D),
Sharif Street (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Last Action
Referred to State Government (on 04/14/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1276 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/SB1276/PN1586 |
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