HB1826

Further providing for definitions.

Introduced·8/28/25
Introduced Text

Amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to redefine "employer" and "employee" for discrimination cases.

The bill amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to redefine "employer" to include the Commonwealth and its subdivisions, focusing on control over hiring and work parameters. It excludes casual domestic workers and those employed by family members. The term "employee" is clarified to include individuals subject to an employer's control, excluding certain religious, fraternal, charitable, or sectarian organizations. The changes aim to ensure clarity and fairness in discrimination cases.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Labor & Industry: PN2250, Report Bill As Committed

15 Yea

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11 Nay

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Calendar

Oct 7, 2025

10:00 AM

Labor & Industry (h) Hearing

History

Jun 1

House

Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)

Feb 3

House

Removed from table

Oct 7, 2025

House

Reported as committed