Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 477: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in nomination of candidates, providing for background checks for candidates for school district office.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 477 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on February 4, 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, providing for background checks for candidates for school district office. Primary sponsor: Jeanne McNeill (Democratic). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Referred to Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanne McNeill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 133 |
| Lisa Borowski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 168 |
| Danilo Burgos | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 197 |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Scott Conklin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Mark Gillen | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| José Giral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 180 |
| Roni Green | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 190 |
| Jim Haddock | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 118 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Tarik Khan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 194 |
| Charity Krupa | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Steve Malagari | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Ed Neilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 174 |
| Danielle Otten | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 155 |
| Chris Pielli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 156 |
| Tarah Probst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 189 |
| Nikki Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Mike Schlossberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 132 |
“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 Education