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PA SB 643

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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; prohibiting use of criminal history and retaliation relating to use of criminal history; providing for notice to prospective occupants and tenants relating to use of criminal history and for exclusions and other legal requirements relating to use of criminal history; and further providing for procedure and for civil penalties.

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

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Did PA SB 643 pass?

Not yet. PA SB 643 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-04-21): Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing

What is PA SB 643 about?

PA SB 643 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; prohibiting use of criminal history and retaliation relating to use of criminal history; providing for notice to prospective occupants and tenants relating to use of criminal history and for exclusions and other legal requirements relating to use of criminal history; and further providing for procedure and for civil penalties.”.

Who sponsors PA SB 643?

Nikil Saval is the primary sponsor of PA SB 643, joined by 12 cosponsors.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-04-21 — Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Nikil Savalprimary
  • Sharif Streetcosponsor
  • Timothy Kearneycosponsor
  • Judith Schwankcosponsor
  • Vincent Hughescosponsor
  • Carolyn Comittacosponsor
  • John Kanecosponsor
  • Art Haywoodcosponsor
  • Katie Muthcosponsor
  • Lindsey Williamscosponsor
  • Amanda Cappelletticosponsor
  • Jay Costacosponsor
  • Christine Tartaglionecosponsor

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  1. 2025-04-21

    Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing

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