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PA HB 85

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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 unlawful discriminatory practices; and providing for unlawful discriminatory practices against certain religions.

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

Quick answers

Did PA HB 85 pass?

Not yet. PA HB 85 is in committee as of 2025-01-14 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-01-14): Referred to State Government

What is PA HB 85 about?

PA HB 85 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 unlawful discriminatory practices; and providing for unlawful discriminatory practices against certain religions.”.

Who sponsors PA HB 85?

Kristin Marcell is the primary sponsor of PA HB 85, joined by 4 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-01-14 — Referred to State Government
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Kristin Marcellprimary
  • Martina Whitecosponsor
  • Keith Greinercosponsor
  • Andrew Kuzmacosponsor
  • Joe Hogancosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2025-01-14

    Referred to State Government

    referral-committee

Versions

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb85

Attribution

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