An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in voting machines, further providing for examination and approval of voting machines by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, for requirements of voting machines and for preparation of voting machines by county election boards.

HB 154 amends Pennsylvania's Election Code to establish new requirements for voting machine certification and operation. It requires the Secretary of the Commonwealth to examine and approve machines, including testing software, fail-safes, and equipment reliability, and mandates that newly approved machines after 2026 must use open-source software, be manufactured in the U.S., and comply with federal Voluntary Voting System Guidelines. County election boards must publicly test machines 35 days before elections, with notices published online and video recordings shared publicly. Existing machines purchased before 2026 are exempt from new requirements. The bill directly affects county election boards, voting machine vendors, and election security processes across Pennsylvania.