An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in primary and election expenses, further providing for definitions and providing for limitations on campaign contributions; and imposing duties on the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
HB 555 amends Pennsylvania's Election Code to align state campaign contribution limits with federal standards under 52 U.S.C. § 30116. It defines "valuable thing" to clarify in-kind contributions (like volunteer services, food under $250, or modest property use) that do not count toward reporting limits. The bill requires the Secretary of the Commonwealth to certify and publish these federal-based limits annually. This affects candidates, political committees, and campaign donors in Pennsylvania elections, effective January 1, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2025
Last action Feb 11, 2025
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Feb 11, 2025
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Referred to State Government
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Webster
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Frankel
DDemocratic
Co
Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
Co
Elizabeth Fiedler
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Haddock
DDemocratic
Co
Liz Hanbidge
DDemocratic
Co
Mandy Steele
DDemocratic
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