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PA HB 2357

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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.

Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) · lower

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Did PA HB 2357 pass?

Not yet. PA HB 2357 has been introduced but has not advanced to a vote. Latest recorded action (2026-04-13): Laid on the table

What is PA HB 2357 about?

PA HB 2357 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “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.”.

Who sponsors PA HB 2357?

Ismail Smith-Wade-El is the primary sponsor of PA HB 2357, joined by 17 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-04-13 — Laid on the table
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Ismail Smith-Wade-Elprimary
  • Carol Hill-Evanscosponsor
  • La'Tasha Mayescosponsor
  • Mandy Steelecosponsor
  • Nikki Riveracosponsor
  • Eddie Pashinskicosponsor
  • Benjamin Sanchezcosponsor
  • Justin Flemingcosponsor
  • Dan Williamscosponsor
  • Tim Brennancosponsor
  • Johanny Cepeda-Freytizcosponsor
  • G. Roni Greencosponsor
  • Lisa Borowskicosponsor
  • Joseph Hohensteincosponsor
  • Rick Krajewskicosponsor
  • Gina Currycosponsor
  • Ben Waxmancosponsor
  • Heather Boydcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-04-13

    Laid on the table

  2. 2026-04-13

    First consideration

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  3. 2026-04-13

    Reported as committed

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  4. 2026-04-02

    Referred to Housing & Community Development

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Versions

Documents

Votes

  • Committee vote (Housing & Community Development): Report Bill As Committed

    2026-04-13 · pass · 14-12

    Member-level votes (26)
    • Brandon Markosek: yes
    • Aerion Abney: yes
    • Heather Boyd: yes
    • Amen Brown: yes
    • Morgan Cephas: yes
    • G. Roni Green: yes
    • Rick Krajewski: yes
    • Dave Madsen: yes
    • La'Tasha Mayes: yes
    • Lindsay Powell: yes
    • Tarah Probst: yes
    • Ismail Smith-Wade-El: yes
    • Ana Tiburcio: yes
    • Ben Waxman: yes
    • Rich Irvin: no
    • Josh Bashline: no
    • Tom Jones: no
    • Dallas Kephart: no
    • Milou Mackenzie: no
    • Abby Major: no
    • Brian Rasel: no
    • Leslie Rossi: no
    • Jeremy Shaffer: no
    • Tim Twardzik: no
    • Jamie Walsh: no
    • Eric Weaknecht: no

Related bills

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Official source

https://www.palegis.us/house/committees/roll-call-votes/vote-list/vote-summary?committeecode=64&rollcallid=1919&sessYr=2025&sessInd=0

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