Pennsylvania SB690 mandates antifraud ballot paper and vendor certification for elections starting January 1, 2027.

Pennsylvania SB690 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to require vendors providing ballot paper to ensure it meets specific antifraud measures. These include ISO certifications, unique watermarked security paper, holographic foil, and other advanced security features. Ballot paper must also include a serialized QR code for voter tracking and a voter receipt with lot and sequence numbers. The act imposes duties on the Secretary of the Commonwealth, courts, and county boards of elections, with penalties for violations. It takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Pennsylvania SB690 mandates antifraud ballot paper and vendor certification for elections starting January 1, 2027.

Pennsylvania SB690 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code to require vendors providing ballot paper to ensure it meets specific antifraud measures. These include ISO certifications, unique watermarked security paper, holographic foil, and other advanced security features. Ballot paper must also include a serialized QR code for voter tracking and a voter receipt with lot and sequence numbers. The act imposes duties on the Secretary of the Commonwealth, courts, and county boards of elections, with penalties for violations. It takes effect 60 days after enactment.