An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for unlawful discriminatory practices; and providing for unlawful discriminatory practices against certain religions.
HB 85 amends Pennsylvania's Human Relations Act to clarify that discrimination against Jewish people based on religious creed includes actions defined as antisemitism by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) and its contemporary examples. The bill explicitly states that criticism of Israel, when similar to criticism of any other country, does not count as unlawful discrimination. This change directly affects employers, labor organizations, and others covered by the Human Relations Act, providing a clear standard for prohibited religious discrimination. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Jan 14, 2025
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Jan 14, 2025
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Referred to State Government
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
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District
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Kristin Marcell
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Kuzma
RRepublican
Co
Joe Hogan
RRepublican
Co
Keith Greiner
RRepublican
Co
Martina White
RRepublican
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