Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1218: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in the Secretary of the Commonwealth, further providing for powers and duties of the Secretary of the Commonwealth; in county boards of elections, further providing for powers and duties of county boards; in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for canvassing of official absentee ballots and mail-in ballots; and, in recounts and contests, providing for independent prosecutor and for election integrity officers.

In committee Last action April 15, 2025: Referred to State Government

Plain-language summary

HB 1218 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on April 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in the Secretary of the Commonwealth, further providing for powers and duties of the Secretary of the Commonwealth; in county boards of elections, further providing for powers and duties of county boards; in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for canvassing of official absentee ballots and mail-in ballots; and, in recounts and contests, providing for independent prosecutor and for election integrity officers. Primary sponsor: Seth Grove. It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2025): Referred to State Government.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Seth Grove. 6 co-sponsors.