Pennsylvania 2025-2026 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

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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.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • 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

This bill restricts police presence near polling places in Pennsylvania.

The bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to limit police officers from being within 100 feet of polling places, with certain exceptions. It also addresses the presence of soldiers at these locations.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies regulations regarding the presence of police officers at polling places, increasing penalties for violations and clarifying their permitted roles.

  • Section 1207

    in commission

    The bill removes the phrase 'in commission' when referring to police officers, making it clear that all police officers are subject to the prohibition regardless of their status.

  • Section 1207

    or for the purpose of serving warrants, or unless called upon to preserve the peace

    The bill removes the specific exceptions that allowed police officers to be within one hundred feet of polling places for serving warrants or preserving the peace.

  • Section 1820

    in commission

    The bill, similar to Section 1207, removes 'in commission', applying the law to all police officers.

  • Section 1820

    or for the purpose of serving warrants

    The bill eliminates this exception, tightening the restrictions on police presence at polling places.

  • Section 1820

    [five hundred ($500)] → three thousand ($3,000)

    The bill increases the maximum fine for violations from $500 to $3,000.

Action History

  1. Referred to State Government

Sponsors

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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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Subjects

public-safety elections
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1357?
SB 1357 is sponsored by Nikil Saval (Democratic), Lindsey M. Williams (Democratic), Timothy P. Kearney (Democratic), Christine M. Tartaglione (Democratic), Art Haywood (Democratic), Carolyn T. Comitta (Democratic), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Amanda M. Cappelletti (Democratic), Katie J. Muth (Democratic), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), and John I. Kane (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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