Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee 27 D cosponsors

HB 490 — An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for canvassing of official absentee ballots and mail-in ballots.

Last action — Referred to State Government

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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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This bill amends the canvassing process for absentee and mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania elections, notably by updating signature verification requirements.

  • Section 1308(g)(1)(ii)

    An absentee ballot cast by any absentee elector as defined in section 1301(i), (j), (k), (l), (m) and (n), an absentee ballot under section [1302(a.3)] → An absentee ballot cast by any absentee elector as defined in section 1301(i), (j), (k), (l), (m) and (n), an absentee ballot under section 1302.1(a.3)

    This change updates the reference to the specific section for absentee ballots.

  • Section 1308(g)(3)(i)

    that the signature on the elector's ballot does not match the elector's signature in the registration books. → that the signature on the elector's ballot does not match the elector's signature in the registration books.

    This maintains the requirement to notify electors about signature mismatches during the canvassing of absentee ballots.

  • Section 1308(g)(3)(ii)

    to the county board of elections within six calendar days with: → to the county board of elections within six calendar days with:

    This stipulates a requirement for the elector to provide proof of identification or an affirmation within a specified timeframe.

Action History

  1. Referred to State Government

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 490?
HB 490 is sponsored by Regina G. Young (Democratic), Maureen E. Madden (Democratic), Nancy Guenst (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Perry S. Warren (Democratic), Dan K. Williams (Democratic), Elizabeth Fiedler (Democratic), Justin C. Fleming (Democratic), Ed Neilson (Democratic), P. Sturla, Robert Freeman (Democratic), Emily Kinkead (Democratic), Danielle Friel Otten (Democratic), Jennifer O'Mara (Democratic), Lisa A. Borowski (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Tarik Khan (Democratic), Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), Danilo Burgos (Democratic), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), Paul Takac (Democratic), Kyle Donahue (Democratic), Tina M. Davis (Democratic), Steven R. Malagari (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Michael H. Schlossberg (Democratic), David M. Delloso (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Stephen Kinsey, Donna Bullock, and Mike Zabel.
What is the current status of HB 490?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 490?
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