HB 372025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill
HB 37
An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for canvassing of official absentee ballots and mail-in ballots; and, in Election Integrity Grant Program, further providing for funding for elections.
In committee Last action June 18, 2026: Referred to State Government
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 24
- Prime sponsor
- Scott Conklin
- Cosponsors (23)
- Andre Carroll, Arvind Venkat, Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Chris Pielli, Christopher Rabb, Dan Frankel, Elizabeth Fiedler, Emily Kinkead, G. Roni Green, Jim Haddock, Joe Ciresi, Justin Fleming, Kyle Mullins, Lindsay Powell, Liz Hanbidge, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Nikki Rivera, Patrick Harkins, Perry Warren, Robert Freeman, Tarik Khan
Status
In committee as of June 18, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 4
June 9, 2026House of RepresentativesFINAL PASSAGEPassed103–99
yes (103) Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Amen Brown, Ana Tiburcio, Andre Carroll, Anita Kulik, Anthony Bellmon, Arvind Venkat, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Brandon Markosek, Brian Munroe, Bridget Kosierowski, Carol Hill-Evans, Carol Kazeem, Chris Pielli, Christina Sappey, Christopher Rabb, Dan Frankel, Dan Goughnour, Dan Williams, Daniel Deasy, Danielle Friel Otten, Danilo Burgos, Darisha K. Parker, Dave Madsen, David Delloso, Ed Neilson, Eddie Pashinski, Elizabeth Fiedler, Emily Kinkead, Frank Burns, G. Roni Green, Gina Curry, Greg Scott, Greg Vitali, Heather Boyd, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jacklyn Rusnock, Jared Solomon, Jason Dawkins, Jeanne Mcneill, Jen Mazzocco, Jennifer O'Mara, Jessica Benham, Jim Haddock, Jim Prokopiak, Joanna Mcclinton, Joe Ciresi, Joe Mcandrew, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Inglis Iii, Jordan Harris, Jose Giral, Joseph Hohenstein, Justin Fleming, Keith Harris, Kristine Howard, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Leanne Krueger, Lindsay Powell, Lisa Borowski, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mandy Steele, Manuel Guzman, Mary Jo Daley, Marylouise Isaacson, Matthew Bradford, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Melissa Shusterman, Michael Schlossberg, Morgan Cephas, Nancy Guenst, Napoleon J. Nelson, Nathan Davidson, Nikki Rivera, Pat Gallagher, Patrick Harkins, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Perry Warren, Peter Schweyer, Regina G. Young, Rick Krajewski, Robert Freeman, Robert Matzie, Robert Merski, Ryan Bizzarro, Scott Conklin, Sean Dougherty, Steve Samuelson, Steven Malagari, Tarah Probst, Tarik Khan, Thomas Mehaffie, Tim Brennan, Tim Briggs, Tina Davis
no (99) Aaron Bernstine, Abby Major, Alec Ryncavage, Andrea Verobish, Andrew Kuzma, Ann Flood, Barbara Gleim, Brad Roae, Brenda Pugh, Brett Miller, Brian Rasel, Brian Smith, Bryan Cutler, Bud Cook, Carl Metzgar, Catherine Wallen, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Clint Owlett, Craig Staats, Craig Williams, Dallas Kephart, Dan Moul, Dane Watro, David Maloney, David Rowe, David Zimmerman, Donna Scheuren, Doyle Heffley, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, Eric Weaknecht, Gary Day, George Margetas, Jack Rader, Jacob Banta, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jamie Flick, Jamie Walsh, Jason Ortitay, Jeff Olsommer, Jeremy Shaffer, Jesse Topper, Jill Cooper, Jim Rigby, Joanne Stehr, Joe Emrick, Joe Hamm, Joe Hogan, Joe Kerwin, John Lawrence, John Schlegel, Jonathan Fritz, Joseph D'Orsie, Josh Bashline, Joshua Kail, Kate Klunk, Kathleen Tomlinson, Kathy Rapp, Keith Greiner, Kerry Benninghoff, Kristin Marcell, Leslie Rossi, Marc Anderson, Marci Mustello, Mark Gillen, Marla Brown, Martin Causer, Martina White, Michael Stender, Mike Armanini, Mike Jones, Milou Mackenzie, Mindy Fee, Natalie Mihalek, Parke Wentling, Perry A. Stambaugh, R. Lee James, Rich Irvin, Rob Kauffman, Robert Leadbeter, Roman Kozak, Russ Diamond, Ryan Warner, Scott Barger, Shelby Labs, Sheryl Delozier, Stephanie Borowicz, Steven Mentzer, Thomas Kutz, Tim Twardzik, Timothy Bonner, Timothy J. O'Neal, Tina Pickett, Tom Jones, Valerie Gaydos, Wendy Fink, Zachary Mako
June 9, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-report Bill As CommittedPassed22–15
yes (22) Abigail Salisbury, Aerion Abney, Anthony Bellmon, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Bridget Kosierowski, Dave Madsen, Emily Kinkead, Gina Curry, Joe Webster, Jordan Harris, Justin Fleming, Kyle Donahue, Kyle Mullins, La'Tasha Mayes, Manuel Guzman, Pat Gallagher, Paul Friel, Regina G. Young, Steven Malagari, Tarik Khan, Tim Brennan
no (15) Ann Flood, Chad Reichard, Charity Krupa, Eric Davanzo, Eric Nelson, James Struzzi, Jamie Barton, Jeff Olsommer, Jim Rigby, Joshua Kail, Kristin Marcell, Marci Mustello, Marla Brown, Thomas Kutz, Zachary Mako
April 14, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (State Government): Adopt Amendment A02867Passed24–2
yes (24) Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Brad Roae, Carol Hill-Evans, Catherine Wallen, Eric Weaknecht, G. Roni Green, Heather Boyd, Jacob Banta, Jamie Walsh, Jeremy Shaffer, Joe Webster, John Inglis Iii, Kristine Howard, Malcolm Kenyatta, Marla Brown, Melissa Shusterman, Nancy Guenst, Nathan Davidson, Roman Kozak, Russ Diamond, Tarah Probst, Tim Brennan, Timothy Bonner
no (2) Scott Barger, Wendy Fink
April 14, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (State Government): Report Bill As AmendedPassed15–11
yes (15) Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Catherine Wallen, G. Roni Green, Heather Boyd, Joe Webster, John Inglis Iii, Kristine Howard, Malcolm Kenyatta, Melissa Shusterman, Nancy Guenst, Nathan Davidson, Tarah Probst, Tim Brennan
no (11) Brad Roae, Eric Weaknecht, Jacob Banta, Jamie Walsh, Jeremy Shaffer, Marla Brown, Roman Kozak, Russ Diamond, Scott Barger, Timothy Bonner, Wendy Fink
Timeline 10
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | Senate | Referred to State Government |
| June 9, 2026 | House | Third consideration and final passage |
| June 9, 2026 | House | Re-reported as committed |
| June 8, 2026 | House | Re-committed to Appropriations |
| June 8, 2026 | House | Second consideration |
| June 3, 2026 | House | Removed from table |
| April 14, 2026 | House | Laid on the table |
| April 14, 2026 | House | First consideration |
| April 14, 2026 | House | Reported as amended |
| January 10, 2025 | House | Referred to State Government |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.