Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

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.

In committee Last action June 4, 2026: Referred to State Government

Plain-language summary

SB 1357 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on June 4, 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 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. Primary sponsor: Nikil Saval (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 4, 2026): Referred to State Government.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Nikil Saval (Democratic). 10 co-sponsors.