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PA SB 812

introduced

An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in electronic voting systems, further providing for examination and approval of electronic voting systems by the Secretary of the Commonwealth and providing for malfunction and certification reporting; and making an editorial change.

Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) · upper

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Did PA SB 812 pass?

Not yet. PA SB 812 has been introduced but has not advanced to a vote. Latest recorded action (2025-07-16): Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

What is PA SB 812 about?

PA SB 812 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in electronic voting systems, further providing for examination and approval of electronic voting systems by the Secretary of the Commonwealth and providing for malfunction and certification reporting; and making an editorial change.”.

Who sponsors PA SB 812?

Steven Santarsiero is the primary sponsor of PA SB 812, joined by 3 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-07-16 — Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Steven Santarsieroprimary
  • Cris Dushcosponsor
  • Greg Rothmancosponsor
  • Jay Costacosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2025-07-16

    Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)

  2. 2025-06-03

    First consideration

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  3. 2025-06-03

    Reported as amended

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  4. 2025-05-30

    Referred to State Government

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Versions

Documents

Votes

  • Committee vote (State Government): Reported as Amended

    2025-06-03 · pass · 11-0

    Member-level votes (11)
    • David Argall: yes
    • Doug Mastriano: yes
    • Katie Muth: yes
    • Kristin Phillips-Hill: yes
    • Steven Santarsiero: yes
    • Nikil Saval: yes
    • Patrick Stefano: yes
    • Judy Ward: yes
    • Anthony Williams: yes
    • Kim Ward: yes
    • Cris Dush: yes

  • Committee vote (State Government): Adopt Amendment

    2025-06-03 · pass · 11-0

    Member-level votes (11)
    • David Argall: yes
    • Doug Mastriano: yes
    • Katie Muth: yes
    • Kristin Phillips-Hill: yes
    • Steven Santarsiero: yes
    • Nikil Saval: yes
    • Patrick Stefano: yes
    • Judy Ward: yes
    • Anthony Williams: yes
    • Kim Ward: yes
    • Cris Dush: yes

Related bills

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/senate/committees/roll-call-votes/vote-list/vote-summary?committeecode=41&rollcallid=211&sessYr=2025&sessInd=0

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