An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for definitions.

HB 1956 amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act by updating key definitions within the law. This change directly affects how the Act's anti-discrimination protections are interpreted and applied in cases involving protected characteristics. The bill focuses solely on clarifying terminology, without introducing new restrictions or requirements. It is currently in the early stage of the legislative process, having been referred to the State Government committee on October 17, 2025.