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

Added 'sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,' 'familial status,' and 'handicap or disability' as protected classes in employment, housing, and public accommodations.

Modified the definition of 'employer' to include religious, fraternal, charitable, and sectarian corporations and associations for discriminatory practices based on race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or non-job-related handicap or disability.

Added specific prohibitions against evicting tenants due to pregnancy or the birth of a child and discrimination based on the use of guide or support animals.

Added a new section protecting religious exercise, ensuring the act does not require individuals or religious entities to engage in conduct that constitutes a substantial burden on the free exercise of religion.

Added new definitions for 'sexual orientation,' 'gender identity or expression,' and 'booking agent' to clarify their legal meanings under the act.

Changed the effective date of the act from 60 days to 30 days.