Pennsylvania · 2025-2026
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.
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Summary AI-generated
SB 643 amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to prohibit the use of criminal history and retaliation related to such use in housing contexts. The bill establishes requirements for providing notice to prospective occupants and tenants regarding criminal history usage, defines specific exclusions, and outlines procedures and civil penalties for violations.
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Sponsors + 12 cosponsors
- Nikil Saval Democratic lead
- Amanda Cappelletti Democratic
- Art Haywood Democratic
- Carolyn Comitta Democratic
- Jay Costa Democratic
- John Kane Democratic
- Judy Schwank Democratic
- Katie Muth Democratic
- Lindsey Williams Democratic
- Sharif Street Democratic
- Tim Kearney Democratic
- Tina Tartaglione Democratic
- Vincent Hughes Democratic