SB11

In the Secretary of the Commonwealth, further providing for powers and duties of the Secretary ofthe Commonwealth; in primary and election expenses, further providing for definitions, for organization of political committees, treasurer and assistant treasurer and records of candidate and committees, for registration and for reporting by candidate and political committees and other persons, providing for limitations on certain contributions, further providing for residual funds, for late filing fee and certificate of filing, for contributions or expenditures by national banks, corporations or unincorporated associations, for advertising and for reports by business entities and publication by Secretary of the Commonwealth and providing for independent expenditures and for independent expenditure evaluation; and providing for corporate political accountability.

Introduced·8/25/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB11 amends election laws to regulate political contributions and expenditures, enhance transparency, and prevent corruption.

Pennsylvania SB11 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to regulate political contributions and expenditures, enhance transparency, and prevent corruption. It imposes limits on contributions from individuals, political action committees, and corporations to candidates and political committees. It mandates reporting and disclosure requirements for political contributions and expenditures, including by corporations. The bill also restricts contributions from foreign-influenced corporations and requires public disclosure of corporate political activities.

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Current
State Government Committee
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History

Aug 25, 2025

Senate

Referred to State Government