Pennsylvania SB558 mandates Election Day as a legal holiday for public employers and allows school districts and counties to do the same.

Pennsylvania SB558 amends Title 38 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish Election Day as a legal holiday. Public employers, including the Commonwealth and municipal corporations, must observe Election Day as a legal holiday. Additionally, school districts and counties have the option to observe Election Day as a legal holiday. Private employers are required to provide at least two hours of unpaid leave to employees on Election Day for voting purposes. Violating this requirement results in a civil penalty of at least $1,000 to the county board of elections.

Pennsylvania SB558 mandates Election Day as a legal holiday for public employers and allows school districts and counties to do the same.

Pennsylvania SB558 amends Title 38 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish Election Day as a legal holiday. Public employers, including the Commonwealth and municipal corporations, must observe Election Day as a legal holiday. Additionally, school districts and counties have the option to observe Election Day as a legal holiday. Private employers are required to provide at least two hours of unpaid leave to employees on Election Day for voting purposes. Violating this requirement results in a civil penalty of at least $1,000 to the county board of elections.