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Introduced
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
In Committee
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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 and for unlawful discriminatory practices.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to expand definitions and protections for individuals with disabilities who require attendant care services. Specifically, the bill provides detailed definitions for "attendant care services," describing them as assistance enabling individuals to live independently, including help with daily living tasks such as getting in and out of beds or vehicles, managing personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, and participating in community events. The bill introduces new terms like "eligible individual" (a person with a disability needing assistance with daily activities) and "personal care attendant" (someone providing these support services). A key provision requires public accommodations to provide free admission to personal care attendants who are necessary for an eligible individual to attend public events like entertainment, educational, or sporting activities. While the personal care attendant is not guaranteed a seat with a direct view of the event, they must be seated in close proximity to the eligible individual. These changes aim to enhance accessibility and support for individuals with disabilities by ensuring they can more easily participate in public events with necessary assistance.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (25)
Tarik Khan (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Tim Brennan (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Gina Curry (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Dan Deasy (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Jamie Flick (R),
Dan Frankel (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Eddie Pashinski (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Last Action
Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development (on 03/06/2025)
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