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House passes expansion to Pennsylvania Human Relations Act after heated floor debate
Summary
After hours of floor debate on April 28, 2026, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 2103 — an amendment to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act adding protections tied to gender identity and expression — by a 101–100 vote. Supporters said the bill closes gaps in nondiscrimination law; opponents warned of vague definitions and legal risk.
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill 2103 on April 28, 2026, after an often-contentious floor debate over whether the bill’s language on gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation is sufficiently clear. On final passage the tally was 101 yeas to 100 nays; the clerk will transmit the bill to the Senate for concurrence.
Supporters said the bill restores and clarifies nondiscrimination protections for Pennsylvanians. Representative Kenyatta, a floor leader for the bill, framed the measure as protecting “the right to exist as your full self,” and argued Pennsylvanians “should be treated…
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