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Rep. Kenyattas amendment to nondiscrimination bill wins narrow House vote after heated floor debate
Summary
On April 16, 2026, the Pennsylvania House adopted amendment A02740 to House Bill 2103 after extended debate about the amendments effect on schools, medical providers and religious freedom; the amendment passed 101to99.
Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta, the amendments sponsor, defended A02740 on the House floor on April 16, saying it strengthens nondiscrimination protections while preserving existing religious-liberty safeguards and urging colleagues to "stand for every single person in your districts." The House adopted the amendment by a recorded vote of 101 to 99 and ordered the bill to be reprinted.
Supporters, including Rep. Kenyatta, framed the amendment as bipartisan and necessary to ensure Pennsylvanians are not denied housing, employment or public accommodations on the basis of who they are. Kenyatta said the…
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