Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 11 D cosponsors

SB 1357 — An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for peace officers, no police officer to be within one hundred feet of polling place, exceptions and presence of soldiers prohibited; and, in penalties, further providing for police officers at polling places.

Last action — Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, June 4, 2026

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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 June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (11 D).

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In plain language

The bill regulates police presence at polling places during elections.

This legislation amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to limit police officers' proximity to polling places, with specific exceptions. It aims to ensure a peaceful voting environment.

Summary

Protecting Our Vote

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, June 4, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 242 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (242)

242 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1357 do?
Protecting Our Vote
Who sponsors SB 1357?
SB 1357 is sponsored by Lindsey M. Williams (Democratic), Nikil Saval (Democratic), Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), Art Haywood (Democratic), Carolyn T. Comitta (Democratic), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Amanda M. Cappelletti (Democratic), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), John I. Kane (Democratic), and Katie J. Muth (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 1357?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced June 04, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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