Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 196: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in nomination of candidates, further providing for number of signers required for nomination petitions of candidates at primaries.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 196 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on January 16, 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 nomination of candidates, further providing for number of signers required for nomination petitions of candidates at primaries. Primary sponsor: Marci Mustello (Republican). It lists 7 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 16, 2025): Referred to State Government.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marci Mustello | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 11 |
| Mary Jo Daley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 148 |
| Mark Gillen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Doyle Heffley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 122 |
| Lee James | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Kristin Marcell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 178 |
| Ed Neilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 174 |
| Brian Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to State Government