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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
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 unlawful discriminatory practices.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to further define unlawful discriminatory practices related to individuals with disabilities. Specifically, it clarifies that landlords must permit reasonable modifications to rental properties at the tenant's expense to accommodate a disability, or in certain situations, make the modification themselves or allow the tenant to do so with an agreement to restore the property later. The bill also extends these protections to existing renters who develop a disability during their tenancy, ensuring that leases cannot waive these rights and allowing renters to terminate their lease without penalty if the landlord fails to accommodate or if their disability worsens and requires a new residence. These changes apply to leases executed or renewed after the bill becomes effective, which is 60 days after enactment.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (15)
John Kane (D)*,
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
Maria Collett (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Art Haywood (D),
Vincent Hughes (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Patty Kim (D),
James Malone (D),
Nikil Saval (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Sharif Street (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Elder Vogel (R),
Last Action
Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing (on 01/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1148 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/SB1148/PN1388 |
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