SB 1257 Pennsylvania Senate · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending Title 25 (Elections) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in voter registration, further providing for qualifications to register, for government agencies and for preparation and distribution of applications; and, in voting procedures, further providing for application for absentee ballots.

This bill updates Pennsylvania's voter registration rules and expands access to absentee ballots for incarcerated individuals. It clarifies that people must be at least 18 years old, have been U.S. citizens for at least one month, and have lived in their specific district for 30 days before registering, while also removing a previous restriction that barred those with felony convictions from voting if they are currently in prison. The legislation requires government agencies to include these eligibility requirements on their voter registration forms and allows inmates in correctional facilities to request absentee ballots by sending a signed letter to their local election board. Additionally, the bill permits the use of electronic signatures and digital formats for voter registration applications.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 12, 2024 Last action Jun 12, 2024
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