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PA HB300
Bill
Status
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Malcolm Kenyatta
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AI Summary
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Adds "sexual orientation" and "gender identity or expression" as protected classes under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on these characteristics
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Defines "sexual orientation" as physical, romantic, or emotional attraction to individuals of the same or different gender, and "gender identity or expression" as gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or characteristics regardless of designated sex
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Removes exemption for rentals arranged through booking agents (such as Airbnb) from housing discrimination protections when renting rooms in personal residences with shared common areas
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Includes religious exercise protections stating the act cannot require individuals or religious entities to engage in conduct that constitutes a substantial burden on free exercise of religion without a compelling interest and least restrictive means
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Permits employers to maintain reasonable dress or grooming standards during work hours, provided employees may adhere to standards consistent with their gender identity or expression
Legislative Description
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 the commission and for construction and exclusiveness of remedy.
Last Action
Referred to Judiciary
6/2/2025