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HB 473

An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for applications for official absentee ballots; and, in voting by qualified mail-in electors, further providing for applications for official mail-in ballots.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Borowski and 10 co-sponsors

HB 473 modifies Pennsylvania's absentee and mail-in ballot application procedures to adjust voter access or election administration processes.

Referred to State Government
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Bill Summary · HB 473

Legislative bill overview

HB 473 amends Pennsylvania's Election Code to modify the application processes for both absentee and mail-in ballots. The bill adjusts procedures for how qualified voters can request official absentee and mail-in ballots, though the specific procedural changes are not detailed in the bill summary provided.

Why is this important

Absentee and mail-in voting processes directly affect voter accessibility and election administration efficiency in Pennsylvania. Changes to application procedures can impact how easily eligible voters can participate in elections and how election officials manage ballot distribution and tracking.

Potential points of contention

  • Voter access vs. election security trade-offs — Streamlined application processes may be viewed as increasing accessibility by some or creating security vulnerabilities by others, depending on specific changes made
  • Implementation burden — Changes to established procedures require election officials across 67 counties to retrain staff and potentially update systems, which carries costs and complexity
  • Partisan implications — Mail-in and absentee voting procedural changes are often politically contentious, with different parties favoring different accessibility levels and verification requirements

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

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