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Introduced
07/30/2020
07/30/2020
In Committee
07/30/2020
07/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for definitions.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to expand the definition of "race" to include traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles, which include braids, twists, locks, cornrows, coils, and extensions. The bill aims to provide more comprehensive protections against discrimination based on race-related characteristics.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (20)
Joanna McClinton (D)*,
Danilo Burgos (D),
Morgan Cephas (D),
Maria Donatucci (D),
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
Edward Gainey (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Sara Innamorato (D),
Movita Johnson-Harrell (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Bridget Kosierowski (D),
Summer Lee (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Dan Miller (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Pete Schweyer (D),
Brian Sims (D),
Rosita Youngblood (D),
Last Action
Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT (on 07/30/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=2725 | 07/22/2020 |
| Bill | http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2019&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=2725&pn=4175 | 08/01/2020 |
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