HB 473

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 applications for official absentee ballots; and, in voting by qualified mail-in electors, further providing for applications for official mail-in ballots.

In committee Last action February 4, 2025: Referred to State Government

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 11

Prime sponsor: Joe Webster
Cosponsors (10): Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Chris Pielli, G. Roni Green, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Jose Giral, Lisa Borowski, Mandy Steele, Michael Schlossberg, Nancy Guenst

Status

In committee as of February 4, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 1

Date	Chamber	Action
February 4, 2025	House	Referred to State Government

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Pennsylvania General Assembly: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills — copied November 2, 2026

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