HB2103

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.

Chamber Passed·4/28/26

Pennsylvania HB2103 amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, ancestry, age, or.

Pennsylvania HB2103 amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to expand protections against discrimination. It prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, ancestry, age, or national origin in employment, housing, and public accommodations. The bill also clarifies that certain religious or fraternal organizations can still give preference to members of their own religion or organization, provided it does not deny equal access to housing, employment, or public accommodations. The changes aim to strengthen anti-discrimination laws in Pennsylvania.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 22–15 · Apr 28
Current
State Government Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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16
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

101 Yea

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100 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 2

11:00 AM

Housing & Community Development (h) Hearing

History

May 7

Senate

Referred to State Government

Apr 28

House

Re-reported as committed

Apr 28

House

Third consideration and final passage (101-100)