PennsylvaniaPennsylvania would prohibit marital status and family caregiving discrimination
Employers, housing providers, and lenders would have to follow rules against marital status and family caregiving discrimination, with job qualifications and housing exceptions.
What it does
Employers would be barred from hiring or pay discrimination based on family status, marital status, or family caregiving against the most able and competent workers or contractors. Exceptions cover genuine job requirements, fraternal membership, government security rules, pension minimum-service rules, genuine group employee insurance plans, and entry age limits for state-approved apprenticeships lasting at least two years.
Property sales, rentals, and loans would have protections against marital status and family caregiving discrimination. Exceptions include housing for older people, certain religious or private groups, and rooms in landlord-occupied rooming houses with shared entrances.
Argument forRules against marital status and caregiving bias could help people keep access to work and housing while caring for relatives.
Argument againstLimits on family-related hiring questions could require employers to review application forms and train interviewers on what they may ask.
More detail
Covered employers would be barred from hiring and pay discrimination based on family status, marital status, or family caregiving. Coverage includes workers and independent contractors. Family caregivers provide medical care or supervision to someone related by blood, legal custody, or marriage. Marital status includes being single, married, divorced, separated, or widowed. The worker or contractor must be best able and most competent to perform the work. Exceptions cover genuine job requirements, fraternal membership, government security rules, pension minimum-service rules, genuine group employee insurance plans, and entry age limits for state-approved apprenticeships lasting at least two years. These provisions would take effect 60 days after becoming law.
Property sellers, landlords, and lenders would be barred from discrimination based on marital status or family caregiving. Coverage includes sales, rentals, and financing of housing and commercial property. Family caregivers provide medical care or supervision to someone related by blood, legal custody, or marriage. Housing for older people and rooms in landlord-occupied rooming houses with shared entrances are exempt. Certain religious or private groups may make selections supporting their faith, membership, or founding aims. These provisions would take effect 60 days after becoming law.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 21Referred to State GovernmentIntroduced
Civil Rights & VotingEconomy & JobsHousing