HB1278

In dates of elections and primaries and special elections, further providing for affidavits of can didates; 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.

Chamber Passed·4/14/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1278 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to revise candidate affidavits, nomination procedures, and penalties for false statements.

Pennsylvania HB1278 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to update the requirements for candidate affidavits, nomination procedures, and penalties for false statements. Each candidate must file an affidavit with their nomination papers, stating their residence, eligibility, and intent to comply with election laws. The bill also outlines procedures for examining and rejecting nomination petitions and papers, and imposes penalties for false signatures and statements.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · Apr 14
Current
State Government Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

198 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 3

12:00 AM

State Government (h) Hearing

History

Apr 23

Senate

Referred to State Government

Apr 14

House

Re-reported as committed

Apr 14

House

Third consideration and final passage (198-3)