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HB 1160

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 statistical sample.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marc Anderson and 7 co-sponsors

HB 1160 modifies statistical sampling procedures for Pennsylvania electronic voting system audits to adjust election verification protocols.

Referred to State Government
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Bill Summary · HB 1160

Legislative bill overview

HB 1160 amends Pennsylvania's Election Code to modify provisions regarding statistical sampling in electronic voting systems. The bill specifically adjusts how statistical samples are conducted when auditing or verifying electronic voting machine results. This is a technical amendment to existing election administration procedures established in the original 1937 Election Code.

Why is this important

Election security and accuracy verification procedures directly affect public confidence in voting outcomes. How statistical samples are designed and implemented can influence the reliability of post-election audits and the ability to detect potential irregularities in electronic voting systems. Changes to these procedures have real consequences for election administration across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Audit methodology details: The specific nature of the statistical sample changes isn't detailed in the bill summary, making it unclear whether modifications strengthen, weaken, or simply clarify existing audit protocols
  • Election security perspectives: Different stakeholders may view statistical sampling changes differently—some may see modifications as improving efficiency while others worry about reduced scrutiny
  • Technical standards: Questions may arise about whether new sampling methods comply with federal election standards and best practices recommended by election security experts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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