SB 1429: An Act amending Titles 25 (Elections) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in changes in records, further providing for death of registrant; in enforcement, providing for referral for prosecution; in provisions contingent on Federal law, further providing for removal of electors and providing for certification of list maintenance and for registration records; in licensing of drivers, further providing for notice of change of name or address; imposing duties on the Secretary of the Commonwealth to prepare a report; and imposing penalties.
SB 1429 status: Referred — Referred to State Government (updated Aug 10, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialAn Act amending Titles 25 (Elections) and 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in changes in records, further providing for death of registrant; in enforcement, providing for referral for prosecution; in provisions contingent on Federal law, further providing for removal of electors and providing fo...
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact on environment
Risks
- No direct impact on environment
Economy
Benefits
- Potential long-term administrative efficiency
Risks
- Operational costs associated with reporting and record management
Society
Benefits
- Enhanced accuracy of voter registration lists
- Clearer protocols for removing deceased registrants
Risks
- Risk of wrongful removal of eligible voters
- Potential for disenfranchisement through strict enforcement
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Inaccurate data matching between vehicle records and registration lists may lead to improper voter cancellations
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