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.
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Ortitay | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Valerie Gaydos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Ed Neilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 174 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Perry Stambaugh | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| Arvind Venkat | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Dan Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
“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
- Third consideration and final passage
- Re-reported as committed
- Re-committed to Appropriations
- Second consideration
- Removed from table
- Laid on the table
- Re-reported as committed
- Re-committed to Rules
- First consideration
- Reported as committed
- Referred to State Government