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HB1218

In the Secretary of the Commonwealth, further providing for powers and duties of the Secretary of the Commonwealth; in county boards of elections, further providing for powers and duties of county boards; in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for canvassing of official absentee ballots and mail-in ballots; and, in recounts and contests, providing for independent prosecutor and for election integrity officers.

Introduced·4/15/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1218 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to establish an independent prosecutor and election integrity officers to oversee election.

Pennsylvania HB1218 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to enhance election oversight and integrity. The bill mandates the appointment of an independent prosecutor by the Attorney General, who must have experience in prosecuting election law violations. This prosecutor will review election complaints and coordinate oversight efforts. Additionally, the bill designates district attorneys or their designees as election integrity officers, responsible for working with the independent prosecutor and ensuring election integrity.

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State Government Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Apr 15, 2025

House

Referred to State Government