An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, 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 commi...

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The bill amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and several other characteristics in employment, housing and public accommodations. It also revises the act’s title, findings, and a specific exemption that lets religious or fraternal groups prefer members of the same faith, but bars those groups from restricting membership on race, color, ancestry or national origin. The changes become effective 60 days after enactment.

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