HB1487

In election districts and polling places, further providing for polling places to be selected by county board; and, in qualifications of electors, further providing for residence of electors.

Introduced·5/21/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1487 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to allow certain incarcerated individuals to use their prison residence for voting purposes.

Pennsylvania HB1487 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code by adding provisions that allow individuals incarcerated in a county prison in a county of the first class, who are awaiting trial or sentencing or serving a sentence for a misdemeanor or summary offense, to use their prison residence for registration and voting purposes. These individuals may also choose to vote as absentee electors using an absentee ballot.

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History

May 21, 2025

House

Referred to State Government