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Introduced
04/01/2021
04/01/2021
In Committee
04/01/2021
04/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 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 like braids, twists, locks, cornrows, coils, and extensions. The bill aims to provide broader protections against discrimination based on these racial characteristics.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (30)
Joanna McClinton (D)*,
Aerion Abney (D),
Amen Brown (D),
Martell Covington (D),
Gina Curry (D),
Austin Davis (D),
Manny Guzman (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Jordan Harris (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Patty Kim (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Rick Krajewski (D),
Summer Lee (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Dan Miller (D),
Napoleon Nelson (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Pete Schweyer (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Thom Welby (D),
Regina Young (D),
Last Action
Finance Hearing (09:30 6/9/2021 Room 205 Ryan Office) (on 06/09/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1066 | 03/31/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2021&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1066&pn=1103 | 04/02/2021 |
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