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, for unlawful discriminatory practices and for prohibition of certain real estate practices.
This bill amends Pennsylvania's Human Relations Act to strengthen protections against discrimination in housing and commercial property transactions. It directly affects landlords, sellers, lenders, and financial institutions by explicitly prohibiting them from refusing services or making decisions based on a person's source of income, such as public assistance or child support. The legislation also clarifies that discrimination is illegal when it involves a person's use of guide or support animals due to blindness, deafness, or physical disabilities. Additionally, the bill bans the publication of advertisements that express preferences or limitations based on these protected characteristics.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 2, 2026
Last action Apr 13, 2026
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Apr 2, 2026
Committee
Referred to Housing & Community Development
lower
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Izzy Smith-Wade-El
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Eddie Pashinski
DDemocratic
Co
Gina Curry
DDemocratic
Co
Heather Boyd
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Hohenstein
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
Justin Fleming
DDemocratic
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