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HB 292

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in nuisances, providing for the offense of late removal of campaign signage on public property; and imposing a penalty.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ryan Bizzarro and 9 co-sponsors

Bill creates criminal offense for failing to remove campaign signs from public property after elections, requiring timely cleanup under penalty of law.

Referred to Local Government
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Bill Summary · HB 292

Legislative bill overview

HB 292 creates a new criminal offense in Pennsylvania for failing to promptly remove campaign signage from public property after an election. The bill amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and classifies late removal of campaign signs as a nuisance offense subject to criminal penalties.

Why is this important

Campaign signage left on public property creates visual clutter, maintenance costs for municipalities, and can obstruct public views or safety. Establishing a legal deadline with criminal consequences aims to enforce timely cleanup and hold campaigns accountable for their signage.

Potential points of contention

  • Vagueness of timeline: The bill title references "late removal" but doesn't specify the exact deadline (days after election) candidates must comply with, potentially creating enforcement inconsistencies
  • First Amendment concerns: Criminal penalties for signage removal could face constitutional challenges regarding free speech rights during political campaigns
  • Enforcement burden: Determining who is responsible (candidate, campaign committee, volunteer) and proving liability may create practical difficulties for local authorities prosecuting violations
  • Penalty severity: Classifying this as a criminal offense rather than a civil violation raises questions about proportionality compared to similar municipal code violations

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

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