Criminal Justice (Sentencing · Elections)

SB 192 amends Pennsylvania's Election Code to improve voting access for two specific groups: homeless residents and individuals confined in correctional facilities for non-felony offenses (including misdemeanors, pretrial detainees, and those awaiting sentencing). It defines "homeless" using federal standards, allowing voters without a physical address to register using geographic descriptions like maps or coordinates. The bill also requires correctional facilities to designate staff to assist inmates with voter registration, absentee ballots, and civic education, while mandating data collection on inmate voting participation. These changes aim to streamline voting procedures for these populations without altering eligibility criteria.