Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 150: An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for 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 commission, for educational program and for construction and exclusiveness of remedy.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 150 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on June 3, 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 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 commission, for educational program and for construction and exclusiveness of remedy. Primary sponsor: Steve Santarsiero (Democratic). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 3, 2025): Referred to Labor & Industry.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 20
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Santarsiero | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Lisa Boscola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Amanda Cappelletti | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Maria Collett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Carolyn Comitta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Marty Flynn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Art Haywood | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Vincent Hughes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| John Kane | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Tim Kearney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 26 |
| James Malone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Katie Muth | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 44 |
| Nikil Saval | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Judy Schwank | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Sharif Street | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Tina Tartaglione | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Lindsey Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Tony Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Labor & Industry