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HB2542

In returns of primaries and elections, further providing for appeals to court from decisions of th e county board and for Secretary of the Commonwealth to tabulate, compute and canvass returns; and, in recounts and contests, further providing for entry and effect of decision and providing for appeal.

Introduced·5/27/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB2542 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to expedite appeals and tabulation of election returns.

Pennsylvania HB2542 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to expedite appeals and tabulation of election returns. It mandates that the Supreme Court must issue a determination on appeals within seven days of filing, or seven days before the meeting of presidential electors, whichever is earlier. The Secretary of the Commonwealth must tabulate, compute, and canvass votes within five days after election day, and notify relevant officials.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House State Government: PN3448, Report Bill As Committed

14 Yea

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12 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 22

10:00 AM

State Government (h) Hearing

History

Jun 22

House

Reported as committed

Jun 22

House

First consideration

Jun 22

House

Re-committed to Rules