Pennsylvania · 2025-2026
HB 1278
An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in dates of elections and primaries and special elections, further providing for affidavits of candidates; in nomination of candidates, further providing for affidavits of candidates, for statement of candidates for delegates to national conventions, for Secretary of the Commonwealth to furnish county boards with list of candidates and candidates to be notified, for nominations by political bodies, for examination of nomination petitions, certificates and papers and return of rejected nomination petitions, certificates and papers and for affidavits of candidates; and, in penalties, further providing for false affidavits of candidates and for false signatures and statements in nomination petitions and papers.
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Summary AI-generated
HB 1278 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to modify provisions regarding election dates, primaries, and special elections. The bill further updates requirements for candidate affidavits, statements for national convention delegates, and the notification of candidates by the Secretary of the Commonwealth. Additionally, it addresses nominations by political bodies, the examination of nomination petitions, and penalties for false affidavits or signatures.
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Sponsors + 27 cosponsors
- Nate Davidson Democratic lead
- Andre Carroll Democratic
- Anthony Bellmon Democratic
- Ben Sanchez Democratic
- Ben Waxman Democratic
- Danilo Burgos Democratic
- Dan Williams Democratic
- Darisha Parker Democratic
- Dave Madsen Democratic
- Ed Neilson Democratic
- Elizabeth Fiedler Democratic
- Jack Rader Republican
- Jared Solomon Democratic
- Jeanne McNeill Democratic
- Jeremy Shaffer Republican
- Joe Hohenstein Democratic
- Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz Democratic
- José Giral Democratic
- Justin Fleming Democratic
- Keith Harris Democratic
- Kyle Donahue Democratic
- Liz Hanbidge Democratic
- Mary Isaacson Democratic
- Nikki Rivera Democratic
- Perry Warren Democratic
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-report Bill As Committed | lower | pass | 37 | 0 | 0 | Apr 14, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| FINAL PASSAGE | lower | pass | 194 | 3 | 0 | Apr 14, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES | lower | fail | 97 | 100 | 0 | Apr 13, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| Committee vote (State Government): Report Bill As Committed | lower | pass | 25 | 0 | 0 | Feb 3, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |