Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 324 — An Act amending Title 25 (Elections) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in penalties, providing for the offense of distribution of unofficial mail-in form; and imposing a penalty.

Last action — Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Feb. 26, 2025

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Managing Confusing Third-Party Mail-In Ballot and Absentee Ballot Mailings

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes penalties for distributing unofficial mail-in voting forms in Pennsylvania.

  • Title 25

    § 1715. Distribution of unofficial mail-in form. (a) Offense defined.--A person may not distribute an unofficial mail-in form to a qualified elector. (b) Exceptions.--Subsection (a) does not apply to a document that: (1) is designed for the purpose of providing information on how to obtain an application for an absentee ballot, mail-in ballot or application for an absentee ballot or mail-in ballot; (2) does not include a return mailing address; (3) clearly and conspicuously states at the top of the document that the document is an unofficial document; (4) identifies the person distributing the document; and (5) does not use stationery mimicking that of an elected official, the department or county election board, or an authorized agent of the department or county election board. (c) Penalty.--A person who violates subsection (a) commits a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall, upon conviction, be subject to pay a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $2,500. (d) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "unofficial mail-in form" means any of the following: (1) An application for an absentee ballot or mail-in ballot for use by an elector in a general election, primary election or special election in this Commonwealth that has not been issued under law by the department or a county election board, or an authorized agent of the department or county election board. (2) An absentee ballot or mail-in ballot for use by an elector in a general election, primary election or special election in this Commonwealth that has not been issued under law by the department or a county election board, or an authorized agent of the department or county election board. (3) An application for an absentee ballot or mail-in ballot, or an absentee ballot or mail-in ballot, printed on stationery mimicking that of an elected official, the department or a county election board, or an authorized agent of the department or county election board. (4) An application for an absentee ballot or mail-in ballot, or an absentee ballot or mail-in ballot, mailed in an envelope mimicking that of an elected official, the department or a county election board, or an authorized agent of the department or county election board.

    This adds a new section prohibiting the distribution of unofficial mail-in forms and defines violations along with penalties.

Action History

  1. Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Feb. 26, 2025

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 247 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (247)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 324 do?
Managing Confusing Third-Party Mail-In Ballot and Absentee Ballot Mailings
Who sponsors SB 324?
SB 324 is sponsored by Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Michele Brooks (Republican), Cris Dush (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), and Scott E. Hutchinson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 324?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 324?
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