HB 981 — An Act amending Title 25 (Elections) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions relating to voter registration, further providing for standardized forms and for applications; and, in voter registration, further providing for preparation and distribution of applications and providing for government service facilitation.

Bill Text

• Printer's No. PN1071 View text Current pdf

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The bill amends existing voting laws to standardize voter registration forms and enhance government service facilitation related to voter registration.

• 25 Pa.C.S. § 1105(a)

  The forms shall include notice to applicants as required under section 1327.1(d) (relating to government service facilitation).

  Requires standardized voter registration forms to include specific notices about government service facilitation.

• 25 Pa.C.S. § 1106(a)

  Voter registration applications printed under the act of June 30, 1995 (P.L.170, No.25), known as the Pennsylvania Voter Registration Act, may be used to apply for registration under this part.

  Removes outdated language about the use of specific voter registration applications.

• 25 Pa.C.S. § 1327(a)(4)

  Nothing in this part shall prohibit the design and use of an electronic voter registration application which includes the applicant's digitized or electronic signature.

  Allows for electronic voter registration applications, including the use of digital signatures.

• 25 Pa.C.S. § 1327.1

  (a) Duties of commission.--Notwithstanding any prohibition found in any other law, regulation or rule, a commission which processes a voter registration application shall provide information as follows: ...

  Establishes specific duties for commissions in processing voter registration applications, including sharing applicant information with various state departments.

• 25 Pa.C.S. § 1327.1(d)

  Each voter registration application shall contain, in a manner prescribed by the secretary, notice that the applicant's name, address and mailing address will be provided to the Department of Transportation, the Department of Human Services, the Department of Revenue and relevant political subdivisions to ensure the applicant's full access to the rights and responsibilities attendant to residence.

  Mandates a notice on voter registration applications about the sharing of applicant information with state agencies.

• 25 Pa.C.S. § 1327.1(e)

  "Political subdivision." The term shall have the same meaning as the term is defined in 1 Pa.C.S. § 1991 (relating to definitions).

  Clarifies the definition of 'political subdivision' for the context of this section by referencing existing law.

Action History

1. March 20, 2025

   Referred to Communications & Technology

Sponsors

• Valerie S. Gaydos · Primary
• Andrew Kuzma · Cosponsor
• David H. Zimmerman · Cosponsor
• Aaron Bernstine · Cosponsor

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