SB 8122025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 812
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.
Out of committee Last action July 16, 2025: Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 4
- Prime sponsor
- Steven Santarsiero
- Cosponsors (3)
- Cris Dush, Greg Rothman, Jay Costa
Status
Out of committee as of July 16, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 2
June 3, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (State Government): Adopt Amendment A00820Passed11–0
yes (11) Anthony Williams, Cris Dush, David Argall, Doug Mastriano, Judy Ward, Katie Muth, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Nikil Saval, Patrick Stefano, Steven Santarsiero
June 3, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (State Government): Reported as AmendedPassed11–0
yes (11) Anthony Williams, Cris Dush, David Argall, Doug Mastriano, Judy Ward, Katie Muth, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Nikil Saval, Patrick Stefano, Steven Santarsiero
Timeline 4
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2025 | Senate | Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9) |
| June 3, 2025 | Senate | First consideration |
| June 3, 2025 | Senate | Reported as amended |
| May 30, 2025 | Senate | 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.