HB245

Further providing for procedure; providing for reimbursement against wrongful claims; further providing for construction and exclusiveness of remedy; repealing provisions relating to local human relations commissions; and prohibiting local human relations commissions.

Introduced·1/22/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB245 amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to modify procedures, allow reimbursement for wrongful claims, clarify legal remedies.

Pennsylvania HB245 amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act by adjusting the procedures for handling complaints, allowing for reimbursement of attorney fees for defendants in unfounded claims, clarifying the construction and exclusiveness of legal remedies, and prohibiting local human relations commissions. The bill modifies the investigation process, requiring the Commission to investigate complaints and make a determination if the investigation is not completed within 180 days.

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Current
State Government Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 22, 2025

House

Referred to State Government