Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2542: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in returns of primaries and elections, further providing for appeals to court from decisions of the county board and for Secretary of the Commonwealth to tabulate, compute and canvass returns; and, in recounts and contests, further providing for entry and effect of decision and providing for appeal.

Passed one chamber Last action October 13, 2026: Referred to State Government

Plain-language summary

HB 2542 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on May 27, 2026. 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 returns of primaries and elections, further providing for appeals to court from decisions of the county board and for Secretary of the Commonwealth to tabulate, compute and canvass returns; and, in recounts and contests, further providing for entry and effect of decision and providing for appeal. Primary sponsor: Jason Ortitay (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 13, 2026): Referred to State Government.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jason Ortitay (Republican). 7 co-sponsors.