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PA HB300

PA HB300
Further providing for the title of the act, for findings and declaration of policy, for right to freedom from discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation, for definitions, for unlawful discriminatory practices and for prohibition of certain real estate practices; providing for protection of religious exercise; and further providing for powers and duties of commission and for construction and exclusiveness of remedy.


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Introduced
04/17/2023
In Committee
05/03/2023
Crossed Over
05/02/2023
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), entitled "An act prohibiting certain practices of discrimination because of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, age or national origin by employers, employment agencies, labor organizations and others as herein defined; creating the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission in the Governor's Office; defining its functions, powers and duties; providing for procedure and enforcement; providing for formulation of an educational program to prevent prejudice; providing for judicial review and enforcement and imposing penalties," further providing for the title of the act, for findings and declaration of policy, for right to freedom from discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation, for definitions, for unlawful discriminatory practices and for prohibition of certain real estate practices; providing for protection of religious exercise; and further providing for powers and duties of commission, <-- for educational program and for construction and exclusiveness of remedy.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to further prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other protected characteristics in employment, housing, and public accommodation. It adds definitions for "sexual orientation" and "gender identity or expression," expands the types of entities covered by the law, and provides protections for religious exercise. The bill also adds provisions related to the powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, including an educational program to promote cultural understanding. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen nondiscrimination protections and promote equality in the Commonwealth.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (89)

Malcolm Kenyatta (D)* Aerion Abney (D),  Anthony Bellmon (D),  Jessica Benham (D),  Ryan Bizzarro (D),  Lisa Borowski (D),  Heather Boyd (D),  Kevin Boyle (D),  Tim Brennan (D),  Tim Briggs (D),  Amen Brown (D),  Donna Bullock (D),  Danilo Burgos (D),  Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),  Morgan Cephas (D),  Missy Cerrato (D),  Joe Ciresi (D),  Scott Conklin (D),  Gina Curry (D),  Mary Jo Daley (D),  Tina Davis (D),  Dan Deasy (D),  Dave Delloso (D),  Kyle Donahue (D),  Elizabeth Fiedler (D),  Justin Fleming (D),  Dan Frankel (D),  Bob Freeman (D),  Paul Friel (D),  John Galloway (D),  José Giral (D),  Roni Green (D),  Nancy Guenst (D),  Manny Guzman (D),  Liz Hanbidge (D),  Jordan Harris (D),  Carol Hill-Evans (D),  Joe Hohenstein (D),  Kristine Howard (D),  Sara Innamorato (D),  Mary Isaacson (D),  Carol Kazeem (D),  Tarik Khan (D),  Patty Kim (D),  Emily Kinkead (D),  Stephen Kinsey (D),  Bridget Kosierowski (D),  Rick Krajewski (D),  Leanne Krueger (D),  Maureen Madden (D),  Dave Madsen (D),  Steve Malagari (D),  Brandon Markosek (D),  La'Tasha Mayes (D),  Joe McAndrew (D),  Joanna McClinton (D),  Jeanne McNeill (D),  Dan Miller (D),  Napoleon Nelson (D),  Jenn O'Mara (D),  Danielle Otten (D),  Darisha Parker (D),  Chris Pielli (D),  Nickolas Pisciottano (D),  Tarah Probst (D),  Chris Rabb (D),  Mark Rozzi (D),  Abigail Salisbury (D),  Steve Samuelson (D),  Ben Sanchez (D),  Christina Sappey (D),  Mike Schlossberg (D),  Pete Schweyer (D),  Gregory Scott (D),  Melissa Shusterman (D),  Josh Siegel (D),  Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D),  Jared Solomon (D),  Mandy Steele (D),  Mike Sturla (D),  Paul Takac (D),  Arvind Venkat (D),  Greg Vitali (D),  Perry Warren (D),  Ben Waxman (D),  Joseph Webster (D),  Dan Williams (D),  Regina Young (D),  Michael Zabel (D), 

Last Action

Resolution to discharge committee from further consideration of this bill presented (on 10/08/2024)

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