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Introduced
03/14/2024
03/14/2024
In Committee
05/22/2024
05/22/2024
Crossed Over
05/01/2024
05/01/2024
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
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 definitions.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act by modifying the definitions of "employer" and "employee." The key changes are: 1) reducing the threshold for an "employer" from four or more employees to two or more employees, with exceptions for certain religious, fraternal, charitable, or sectarian organizations; and 2) clarifying the definition of "employee" to exclude individuals employed on a casual basis in a personal residence, as well as individuals employed by their own parents, spouse, or child. The bill aims to provide further clarity and guidance around the applicability of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (18)
Greg Scott (D)*,
Missy Cerrato (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Dave Madsen (D),
Joe McAndrew (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Paul Takac (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Last Action
Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 05/22/2024)
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