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| Region | Pennsylvania |
| Issue | LGBT discrimination |
| Status | Varies by Region |
| Start Date | past |
| End Date | now |
| Description | Discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity isn't explicitly prohibited at the state level, but certain cities and counties like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, and Reading have enacted bans against such discrimination. |
| Sources | http://www.aclupa.org/issues/lgbtrights/ |
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Revision History (4)
edited by Unknownmiles. Fixing description and status
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edited by Unknownmiles. Fixing description and status
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| Value | Illegal in some contexts | (REMOVED) |
| Special Status | (REMOVED) | Varies by Region |
| Description | Some cities and counties have Employment non discrimination laws but there is no law on a state level | Discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity isn't explicitly prohibited at the state level, but certain cities and counties like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, and Reading have enacted bans against such discrimination. |
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| Status | Illegal in some contexts |
| Start Date | past |
| End Date | now |
| Description | Some cities and counties have Employment non discrimination laws but there is no law on a state level |
| Sources | http://www.aclupa.org/issues/lgbtrights/ |
Reports (2)
- Newer law has been passed "On June 20, 2023, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission expanded the definition of the protected class of ‘sex’ to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex devel.The PHRC enforces state laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, housing, commercial property, education, and public accommodations."
- Status is not correct "Should be Ambiguous as it varies by City or County"