Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 771: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in the Secretary of the Commonwealth, further providing for requirements relating to voter identification; in preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for manner of applying to vote, persons entitled to vote, voter's certificates, entries to be made in district register, numbered lists of voters and challenges; and, in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for canvassing of official absentee ballots and mail-in ballots.

In committee Last action May 12, 2025: Re-committed to Appropriations

Plain-language summary

HB 771 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on March 17, 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 preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in the Secretary of the Commonwealth, further providing for requirements relating to voter identification; in preparation for and conduct of primaries and elections, further providing for manner of applying to vote, persons entitled to vote, voter's certificates, entries to be made in district register, numbered lists of voters and challenges; and, in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for canvassing of official absentee ballots and mail-in ballots. Primary sponsor: Tom Mehaffie (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2025): Re-committed to Appropriations.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tom Mehaffie (Republican). 10 co-sponsors.