An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in returns of primaries and elections, further providing for appeals to court from decisions of the county board and for Secretary of the Commonwealth to tabulate, compute and canvass returns; and, in recounts and contests, further providing for entry and effect of decision and providing for appeal.

This bill updates Pennsylvania election laws to establish strict timelines for handling election results and disputes. It requires the Secretary of the Commonwealth to finish counting and certifying votes within five days after an election, while also mandating that county boards and courts resolve appeals and recounts within seven days. The legislation creates a specific process where the Secretary must notify state lawmakers if they anticipate missing the certification deadline, and it allows immediate appeals to the Supreme Court for recount decisions. These changes directly affect election officials, candidates, and voters by aiming to speed up the finalization of election outcomes.