An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in electronic voting systems, further providing for definitions and for supplies and preparation of the voting system and of polling places and providing for pre-election logic and accuracy testing.
HB 1235 updates Pennsylvania's Election Code to strengthen oversight of electronic voting systems. It adds definitions for "ballot set" (different ballot types like mail-in or in-person) and "ballot style" (specific candidate arrangements per district), and requires county election boards to conduct mandatory pre-election logic and accuracy testing. This testing ensures voting machines are properly programmed, ballot layouts match official designs, and equipment accurately counts votes before each election. The bill directly affects county election boards, which must complete these tests and document results for all voting equipment used in upcoming elections.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 15, 2025
Last action Apr 15, 2025
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Apr 15, 2025
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Referred to State Government
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Frank Burns
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Kuzma
RRepublican
Co
Bob Merski
DDemocratic
Co
Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Haddock
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
Keith Harris
DDemocratic
Co
Kyle Donahue
DDemocratic
Co
Liz Hanbidge
DDemocratic
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