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HB 759

An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in the Secretary of the Commonwealth, further providing for powers and duties of the Secretary of the Commonwealth; and, in county boards of elections, further providing for powers and duties of county boards.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marc Anderson and 18 co-sponsors

HB 759 revises Pennsylvania's Election Code by redefining key terms and adjusting the powers of the Secretary of the Commonwealth and county election boards, pending committee review.

Referred to State Government
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Bill Summary · HB 759

Legislative bill overview

HB 759 amends Pennsylvania's Election Code by modifying definitions in preliminary provisions and adjusting the powers and duties of both the Secretary of the Commonwealth and county boards of elections. The bill was introduced in March 2025 and has been referred to the State Government committee for review.

Why is this important

Election code amendments can significantly affect how elections are administered, voter access, and election security in Pennsylvania. Changes to the Secretary of the Commonwealth's powers or county board responsibilities could impact everything from voter registration to ballot processing and election certification across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Specific changes unknown: The bill summary does not detail what definitions are being changed or how the Secretary's and county boards' powers are being modified, making it difficult to assess whether these changes expand or restrict election administration
  • County-level implementation: Modifications to county board duties could create compliance challenges or resource requirements that vary significantly across Pennsylvania's 67 counties
  • Partisan implications: Election code changes often become contentious along partisan lines, particularly regarding voter access versus election security measures

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

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