HB2542Introduced in the House
In returns of primaries and elections, further providing for appeals to court from decisions of th e county board and for Secretary of the Commonwealth to tabulate, compute and canvass returns; and, in recounts and contests, further providing for entry and effect of decision and providing for appeal.
Introduced by Jason Ortitay, District 46
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in returns of primaries and elections, further providing for appeals to court from decisions of th e county board and for Secretary of the Commonwealth to tabulate, compute and canvass returns; and, in recounts and contests, further providing for entry and effect of decision and providing for appeal.
Where it stands
Referred to State Government
October 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Floor: PN3448, FINAL PASSAGE · October 6, 2026
160
Yes
43
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
203 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Harkins | 1 | Yes |
| Robert Merski | 2 | Yes |
| Ryan Bizzarro | 3 | Yes |
| Jacob Banta | 4 | No |
| Eric Weaknecht | 5 | No |
| Bradley Roae | 6 | No |
| Parke Wentling | 7 | Yes |
| Aaron Bernstine | 8 | Yes |
| Marla Gallo Brown | 9 | No |
| Amen Brown | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to State Government
Reported as committed
First consideration
Re-committed to Rules
Re-reported as committed
Laid on the table
Removed from table
Second consideration
Re-committed to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (160-43)
In the Senate
Referred to State Government
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