Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 643: 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.

In committee Last action April 21, 2025: Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing

Plain-language summary

SB 643 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Nikil Saval (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 21, 2025): Referred to Urban Affairs & Housing.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Nikil Saval (Democratic). 12 co-sponsors.