Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes election officials to begin counting mail-in ballots 7 days before an election in the state of Pennsylvania.

Highlights:

• Repeals previous election statutes governing absentee ballots 

• Specifies that counting and pre-canvassing of absentee ballots may begin 7 days prior to the election (Sec. 1). 

• Prohibits any individual involved in the pre-canvassing or counting of absentee ballots to disclose the results prior to polls close (Sec. 1).

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