The 1970s

Regular Session 1975-1976
House Bill 2220 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation in Employment, Housing, and Public Accommodations
Introduced: 3/23/1976 | Cosponsors: 2
Rep. Norman Berson (D-187, Philadelphia)


The 1980s

Regular Session 1987-1988
House Bill 2669 – Hate Crimes (Sexual Orientation Only)
Introduced: 9/28/1988 | Cosponsors: 9
Rep. David Heckler (R-143, Bucks)

Regular Session 1989-1990
House Bill 1566 – Hate Crimes (Sexual Orientation Only)
Introduced: 5/30/1989 | Cosponsors: 14
Rep. David Heckler (R-143, Bucks)

Regular Session 1989-1990
House Bill 1655 – Hate Crimes (Sexual Orientation Only)
Introduced: 6/6/1989 | Cosponsors: 37
Rep. Babette Josephs (D-182, Philadelphia)


 The 1990s

Regular Session 1991-1992
House Bill 1353 – Hate Crimes (Sexual Orientation Only)
Introduced: 5/8/1991 | Cosponsors: 26
Rep. Babette Josephs (D-182, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 1993-1994
House Bill 2312 – Hate Crimes (Sexual Orientation Only)
Introduced: 11/24/1993 | Cosponsors: 8
Rep. Joseph Preston, Jr. (D-24, Allegheny)

Regular Session 1993-1994
Senate Bill 1218 – Hate Crimes (Sexual Orientation Only)
Introduced: 6/15/1993 | Cosponsors: 5
Sen. Michael Dawida (D-43, Allegheny County)

Regular Session 1995-1996
House Bill 903 – Hate Crimes (Sexual Orientation Only)
Introduced: 2/28/1995 | Cosponsor
s: 20
Rep. Lita Indzel Cohen (R-148, Montgomery)

Regular Session 1995-1996
House Bill 904 – Law Enforcement Data Collection to Include Sexual Orientation
Introduced: 2/28/1995 | Cosponsors: 22
Rep. Lita Indzel Cohen (R-148, Montgomery)

Regular Session 1995-1996
Senate Bill 701 – Hate Crimes (Sexual Orientation Only)
Introduced: 3/7/1995 | Cosponsors: 11
Sen. David Heckler (R-10, Bucks and Montgomery)

Regular Session 1995-1996
Senate Bill 702 – Law Enforcement Data Collection to Include Sexual Orientation
Introduced: 3/7/1995 | Cosponsors: 11
Sen. David Heckler (R-10, Bucks and Montgomery)

Regular Session 1997-1998
House Resolution 20 – Proposed House Ethics Rules Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation
Introduced: 1/27/1997 | Cosponsors: 27
Rep. W. Curtis Thomas (D-181, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 1997-1998
House Bill 730 – Hate Crimes (Sexual Orientation Only)
Introduced: 3/11/1997 | Cosponsors: 28
Rep. Lita Indzel Cohen (R-148, Montgomery)

Regular Session 1997-1998
House Bill 731 – Law Enforcement Data Collection to Include Sexual Orientation
Introduced: 3/11/1997 | Cosponsors: 25
Rep. Lita Indzel Cohen (R-148, Montgomery)

Regular Session 1997-1998
Senate Bill 417 – Law Enforcement Data Collection to Include Sexual Orientation
Introduced: 2/7/1997 | Cosponsors: 11
Sen. David Heckler (R-10, Bucks and Montgomery)

Regular Session 1997-1998
Senate Bill 1575 – Hate Crimes (Sexual Orientation Only)
Introduced: 11/5/1998 | Cosponsors: 1
Sen. Joe Conti (R-10, Bucks and Montgomery)

Regular Session 1997-1998
Senate Bill 1583 – Hate Crimes (Sexual Orientation Only)
Introduced: 11/10/1998 | Cosponsors: 13
Sen. Jack Wagner (D-42, Allegheny)

Regular Session 1997-1998
Senate Bill 1584 – Law Enforcement Data Collection to Include Sexual Orientation
Introduced: 11/10/1998 | Cosponsors: 13
Sen. Jack Wagner (D-42, Allegheny)

Regular Session 1999-2000
House Bill 44 – Hate Crimes (Sexual Orientation Only)
Introduced: 2/22/1999 | Cosponsors: 15
Rep. Lita Indzel Cohen (R-148, Montgomery)

Regular Session 1999-2000
House Bill 45 – Law Enforcement Data Collection to Include Sexual Orientation
Introduced: 2/22/1999 | Cosponsors: 16
Rep. Lita Indzel Cohen (R-148, Montgomery)

Regular Session 1999-2000
House Bill 802 – Hate Crimes (Sexual Orientation Only)
Introduced: 3/9/1999 | Cosponsors: 13
Rep. Benjamin Ramos (D-180, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 1999-2000
House Bill 2700 – An Act Related to Assisted Living; Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation in Assisted and Long-term Care Facilities
Introduced: 8/2/2000 | Cosponsors: 95
Rep. Michael O’Brien (D-173, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 1999-2000
House Bill 2746 – Hate Crimes (Sexual Orientation Only)
Introduced: 9/26/2000 | Cosponsors: 23
Rep. Dan Frankel (D-23, Allegheny)

Regular Session 1999-2000
Senate Bill 343 – Hate Crimes (Sexual Orientation Only)
Introduced: 2/8/1999 | Cosponsors: 13
Sen. Jack Wagner (D-42, Allegheny)

Regular Session 1999-2000
Senate Bill 553 – Hate Crimes (Sexual Orientation Only)
Introduced: 6/12/2000 | Cosponsors: 9
Sen. Joe Conti (R-10, Bucks and Montgomery)

Regular Session 1999-2000
Senate Bill 554 – Law Enforcement Data Collection to Include Sexual Orientation
Introduced: 3/10/1999 | Cosponsors: 8
Sen. Joe Conti (R-10, Bucks and Montgomery)

 


 The 2000s

Regular Session 2001-2002
House Bill 15 – Law Enforcement Data Collection to Include Sexual Orientation
Introduced: 2/5/2001 | Cosponsors: 24
Rep. Lita Indzel Cohen (R-148, Montgomery)

Regular Session 2001-2002
House Bill 1493 – Hate Crimes (Inclusive of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity)
Introduced: 6/21/2001 | Cosponsors: 53
Rep. Lita Indzel Cohen (R-148, Montgomery)

Regular Session 2001-2002
House Bill 1887 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation in Employment, Housing, and Public Accommodations
Introduced: 8/20/2001 | Cosponsors: 19
Rep. Dan Frankel (D-23, Allegheny)

Regular Session 2001-2002
Senate Bill 1061 – Hate Crimes (Inclusive of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity)
Introduced: 9/5/2001 | Cosponsors: 1
Sen. Allen Kukovich (D-39, Westmoreland)

Regular Session 2003-2004
Senate Bill 136 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation in Public Libraries
Introduced: 3/2/2003 | Cosponsors: 17
Sen. Harold Mowery (R-31, Cumberland and York)

Regular Session 2003-2004
Senate Bill 568 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation in Elder Care
Introduced: 4/4/2003 | Cosponsors: 6
Sen. Allyson Schwartz (D-4, Montgomery and Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2003-2004
Senate Bill 608 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Employment, Housing, and Public Accommodations
Introduced: 4/24/2003 | Cosponsors: 4
Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-7, Montgomery and Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2003-2004
Senate Bill 609 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Public Education
Introduced: 4/24/2003 | Cosponsors: 4
Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-7, Montgomery and Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2003-2004
Senate Bill 706 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Employment, Housing, and Public Accommodations
Introduced: 6/17/2003 | Cosponsors: 17
Sen. Joe Conti (R-10, Bucks and Montgomery)

Regular Session 2003-2004
Senate Bill 707 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation in Public Education
Introduced: 6/17/2003 | Cosponsors: 18
Sen. Joe Conti (R-10, Bucks and Montgomery)

Regular Session 2003-2004
House Bill 1496 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation in Public Libraries
Introduced: 6/24/2003 | Cosponsors: 46
Rep. Thomas Stevenson (R-42, Allegheny)

Regular Session 2003-2004
House Bill 1850 – Prohibit Discrimination on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Employment, Housing, and Public Accommodations
Introduced: 10/27/2003 | Cosponsors: 50
Rep. Roy Cornell (R-152, Montgomery and Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2003-2004
House Bill 1851 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation in Public Education
Introduced: 10/27/2003 | Cosponsors: 50
Rep. Roy Cornell (R-152, Montgomery and Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2005-2006
House Bill 511 – Foster Care Reform; Prohibit Discrimination Against Children Based on Sexual Orientation
Introduced: 2/14/2005 | Cosponsors: 26
Rep. Phyllis Mundy (D-120, Luzerne)

Regular Session 2005-2006
House Bill 3000 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Employment, Housing, and Public Accommodations
Introduced: 10/20/2006 | Cosponsors: 57
Rep. Chris Ross (R-158, Chester)

Regular Session 2005-2006
Senate Bill 64 – An Act requiring school districts to establish a program to monitor and control Internet access by students; to prohibit website use that incites hate against people on the basis of sexual orientation
Introduced: 1/5/2005 | Cosponsors: 14
Sen. Allen Kukovich (D-39, Westmoreland)

Regular Session 2005-2006
Senate Bill 912 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation in Employment, Housing, and Public Accommodations
Introduced: 3/6/2006 | Cosponsors: 17
Sen. Joe Conti (R-10, Bucks and Montgomery)

Regular Session 2007-2008
House Bill 1400 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Employment, Housing, and Public Accommodations
Introduced: 6/18/2007 | Cosponsors: 71
Rep. Dan Frankel (D-23, Allegheny)

Regular Session 2007-2008
House Bill 2784 – Hate Crimes (Inclusive of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity)
Introduced: 9/23/2008 | Cosponsors: 25
Rep. Steven Nickol (R-193, Adams and York)

Regular Session 2007-2008
Senate Bill 761 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Employment, Housing, and Public Accommodations
Introduced: 4/12/2007 | Cosponsors: 21
Sen. Pat Browne (R-16 – Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton)

Regular Session 2007-2008
Senate Bill 1294 – Hate Crimes (Inclusive of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity)
Introduced: 2/26/2008 | Cosponsors: 14
Sen. Shirley Kitchen (D-3, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2007-2008
Senate Bill 1554 – Hate Crimes (Inclusive of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity)
Introduced: 9/12/2008 | Cosponsors: 8
Sen. Jim Ferlo (D-38, Allegheny, Armstrong, Westmoreland)

Regular Session 2009-2010
House Bill 300 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Employment, Housing, and Public Accommodations
Introduced: 3/11/2009 | Cosponsors: 76
Rep. Dan Frankel (D-23, Allegheny)

Regular Session 2009-2010
House Bill 745 – Hate Crimes (Inclusive of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity)
Introduced: 3/5/2009 | Cosponsors: 39
Rep. Josh Shapiro (D-153, Montgomery)

Regular Session 2009-2010
House Bill 2447 – Establish Civil Unions for Same Sex Couples in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Introduced: 4/22/2012 | Cosponsors: 32
Rep. Mark Cohen (D-202, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2009-2010
House Bill 2569 – Reform the Pennsylvania Safe Schools Statute; Provide Enumerated Student Protections in Public Schools Including on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Introduced: 6/9/2010 | Cosponsors: 24
Rep. Rick Taylor (D-151, Montgomery)

Regular Session 2009-2010
House Bill 2634 – Hate Crimes (Inclusive of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity)
Introduced: 7/1/2010 | Cosponsors: 2
Rep. Michael O’Brien (D-173, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2009-2010
Senate Bill 374 – Hate Crimes (Inclusive of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity)
Introduced: 2/20/2009 | Cosponsors: 15
Sen. Shirley Kitchen (D-3, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2009-2010
Senate Bill 395 – Hate Crimes (Inclusive of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity)
Introduced: 2/20/2009 | Cosponsors: 9
Sen. Jim Ferlo (D-38, Allegheny, Armstrong, Westmoreland)

Regular Session 2009-2010
Senate Bill 602 – Establish an Acceptance Day in the Commonwealth
Introduced: 3/12/2009 | Cosponsors: 7
Sen. Daylin Leach (D-17, Montgomery)

Regular Session 2009-2010
Senate Bill 935 – Establish Full Marriage Equality in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Introduced: 6/5/2009 | Cosponsors: 2
Sen. Daylin Leach (D-17, Montgomery)


 The 2010s

Regular Session 2011-2012
House Bill 300 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Employment, Housing, and Public Accommodations
Introduced: 4/28/2011 | Cosponsors: 63
Rep. Dan Frankel (D-23, Allegheny)

Regular Session 2011-2012
House Bill 708 – Establish Civil Unions for Same Sex Couples in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Introduced: 2/16/2011 | Cosponsors: 42
Rep. Mark Cohen (D-202, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2011-2012
House Bill 1372 – Hate Crimes (Inclusive of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity)
Introduced: 4/25/2011 | Cosponsors: 40
Rep. Josh Shapiro (D-153, Montgomery)

Regular Session 2011-2012
House Bill 1805 – Reform the Pennsylvania Safe Schools Statute; Provide Enumerated Student Protections in Public Schools Including on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Introduced: 8/10/2011 | Cosponsors: 34
Rep. Tim Briggs (D-149, Montgomery County)

Regular Session 2011-2012
House Bill 1828 – Allow for Tax Equalitization for Domestic Partners
Introduced: 9/13/2011 | Cosponsors: 12
Rep. Babette Josephs (D-182, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2011-2012
House Bill 1835 – Grant Full Marriage Equality in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Introduced: 9/19/2011 | Cosponsors: 8
Rep. Babette Josephs (D-182, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2011-2012
Senate Bill 191 – Reform the Pennsylvania Safe Schools Statute; Provide Enumerated Student Protections in Public Schools Including on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Introduced: 4/8/2011 | Cosponsors: 13
Sen. LeAnna Washington (D-4, Montgomery and Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2011-2012
Senate Bill 461 – Grant Full Marriage Equality in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Introduced: 2/9/2011 | Cosponsors: 3
Sen. Daylin Leach (D-17, Montgomery)

Regular Session 2011-2012
Senate Bill 586 – Hate Crimes (Inclusive of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity)
Introduced: 2/18/2011 | Cosponsors: 12
Sen. Jim Ferlo (D-38, Allegheny, Armstrong, Westmoreland)

Regular Session 2011-2012
Senate Bill 910 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Employment, Housing, and Public Accommodations
Introduced: 4/6/2011 | Cosponsors: 7
Sen. Larry Farnese (D-1, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2011-2012
Senate Bill 1050 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Employment, Housing, and Public Accommodations
Introduced: 5/11/2011 | Cosponsors: 13
Sen. Pat Browne (R-16, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton)

Regular Session 2011-2012
House Bill 2636 – Anti-Bullying Legislation
Introduced: 9/24/2012 | Cosponsors: 31
Rep. Dan Truitt (R-156, Chester)

Regular Session 2013-2014
Senate Bill 75 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation in Admission to a Shelter for a Victim of Human Trafficking
Introduced: 1/9/2013 | Cosponsors: 30
Enacted: 7/2/2014

Sen. Stewart Greenleaf (R-12, Montgomery)

Regular Session 2013-2014
House Bill 177 – Hate Crimes (Inclusive of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity)
Introduced: 1/22/2013 | Cosponsors: 52
Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-170, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2013-2014
House Bill 156 – Anti-Bullying Legislation
Introduced: 1/23/2013 | Cosponsors: 106
Rep. Dan Truitt (R-156, Chester)

Regular Session 2013-2014
House Bill 914 – Anti-Bullying Legislation
Introduced: 3/11/2013 | Cosponsors: 40
Rep. Tim Briggs (D-149, Montgomery)

Regular Session 2013-2014
Senate Bill 400 – Prohibit Discrimination in Healthcare Provider Centers
Introduced: 4/1/2013 | Cosponsors: 6
Rep. Jim Ferlo (D-28, Allegheny)

Regular Session 2013-2014
Senate Bill 872 – Prohibit Conversion Therapy for Minors
Introduced: 4/25/2013 | Cosponsors: 8
Sen. Anthony Williams (D-8, Delaware, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2013-2014
House Bill 300 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Employment, Housing, and Public Accommodations
Introduced: 8/8/2013 | Cosponsors: 97
Rep. Dan Frankel (D-23, Allegheny) and Rep. Chris Ross (R-158, Chester)

Regular Session 2013-2014
Senate Bill 300 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Employment, Housing, and Public Accommodations
Introduced: 8/12/2013 | Cosponsors: 26
Sen. Pat Browne (R-16, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton) and Sen. Larry Farnese (D-1, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2013-2014
House Bill 1417 – Prohibit Discrimination in Admission to a Shelter for a Victim of Human Trafficking on the Basis of Sexual Orientation
Introduced: 8/23/2013 | Cosponsors: 48
Rep. Jim Cox (R-129, Berks, Lancaster)

Regular Session 2013-2014
House Bill 1811 – Prohibition of Conversion Therapy for Minors
Introduced: 10/29/2013 | Cosponsors: 34
Rep. Brian Sims (D-182, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2013-2014
Senate Bill 1188 – Prohibit Racetrack Security Officers from Ejecting Patrons on the Basis of Sexual Orientation
Introduced: 11/22/2013 | Cosponsors: 13
Sen. Elliot Vogel (R-47, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence)

Regular Session 2013-2014
Senate Bill 42 – Hate Crimes (Inclusive of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity)
Introduced: 1/4/2014 | Cosponsors: 17
Rep. Jim Ferlo (D-28, Allegheny)

Regular Session 2013-2014
House Bill 2192 – Legislation Prohibiting Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Investments in State Sponsors of Criminalized Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity
Introduced: 4/22/2014 | Cosponsors: 20
Rep. Michael McGeehan (D-173, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2013-2014
House Bill 2537 – Amending the PA Fair Educational Opportunities Act to include sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and age
Introduced: 10/6/2014 | Cosponsors: 17
Rep. Mark Cohen (D-202, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2015-2016
Senate Bill 45 – Prohibition of Conversion Therapy for Minors
Introduced: 1/16/2015 | Cosponsors: 6
Sen. Anthony Williams (D-8, Philadelphia, Delaware)

Regular Session 2015-2016
Senate Bill 96 – Hate Crimes (Inclusive of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity)
Introduced: 1/23/2015 | Cosponsors: 19
Sen. Larry Farnese (D-1, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2015-2016
House Bill 218 – Hate Crimes (Inclusive of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity)
Introduced: 1/26/2015 | Cosponsors: 49
Rep. Kevin Boyle (D-172, Philadelphia, Montgomery)

Regular Session 2015-2016
Senate Bill 352 – Prohibit Racetrack Security Officers from Ejecting Patrons on the Basis of Sexual Orientation
Introduced: 1/28/2015 | Cosponsors: 11
Rep. Elder Vogel (R-47, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence)

Regular Session 2015-2016
House Bill 305 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Education
Introduced: 2/3/2015 | Cosponsors: 19
Rep. Mark Cohen (D-202, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2015-2016
House Bill 156 – Anti-Bullying Legislation
Introduced: 2/3/2015 | Cosponsors: 64
Rep. Dan Truitt (R-156, Chester)

Regular Session 2015-2016
House Bill 416 – Anti-Bullying Legislation
Introduced: 2/9/2015 | Cosponsors: 38
Rep. Tim Briggs (D-149, Montgomery)

Regular Session 2015-2016
House Bill 935 – Prohibition of Conversion Therapy for Minors
Introduced: 4/8/2015 | Cosponsors: 20
Rep. Brian Sims (D-182, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2015-2016
House Bill 941 – Prohibit Racetrack Security Officers from Ejecting Patrons on the Basis of Sexual Orientation
Introduced: 4/16/2015 | Cosponsors: 15
Enacted: 2/23/2016

Rep. Mike Regan (R-92, Cumberland)

Regular Session 2015-2016
House Bill 1283 – Prohibit Investments by the Commonwealth in Countries that Criminalize LGBT People
Introduced: 6/5/2015 | Cosponsors: 17
Rep. Mark Cohen (D-202, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2015-2016
House Bill 1509 – Ban the “Gay Panic Defense”
Introduced: 8/25/2015 | Cosponsors: 11
Rep. Mike Schlossberg (D-132, Lehigh)

Regular Session 2015-2016
Senate Bill 974 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Employment, Housing, and Public Accommodations
Introduced: 9/8/2015 | Cosponsors: 23
Sen. Pat Browne (R-16, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton) and Rep. Larry Farnese (D-1, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2015-2016
House Bill 1510 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Employment, Housing, and Public Accommodations
Introduced: 9/8/2015 | Cosponsors: 83
Rep. Dan Frankel (D-23, Allegheny) and Rep. Tom Killion (R-168, Chester)

Regular Session 2015-2016
Senate Bill 1198 – Require State Police to Report Anti-LGBT Violence
Introduced: 4/20/2016 | Cosponsors: 7
Sen. Rob Teplitz (D-15, Dauphin)

Regular Session 2015-2016
Senate Bill 1229 – Prohibit Racetrack Security Officers from Ejecting Patrons on the Basis of Sexual Orientation
Introduced: 5/6/2016 | Cosponsors: 3
Rep. Elder Vogel (R-47, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence)

Regular Session 2015-2016
Senate Bill 1307 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Housing
Introduced: 6/10/2016
Sen. Pat Browne (R-16, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton)

Regular Session 2015-2016
Senate Bill 1306 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Employment
Introduced: 6/10/2016
Sen. Pat Browne (R-16, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton)

Regular Session 2015-2016
Senate Bill 1316 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Public Accomodations
Introduced: 6/21/2016 
Sen. Pat Browne (R-16, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton)

Regular Session 2015-2016
Senate Bill 1338 – LGBT-inclusive Sexual Health Education
Introduced: 6/29/2016 | Cosponsors: 4
Sen. Rob Teplitz (D-15, Dauphin)

Regular Session 2015-2016
House Bill 2303 – Pennsylvania Breeding Fund, Inclusive of Sexual Orientation Non-Discrimination at Racetracks
Introduced: 9/20/2016 | Cosponsors: 11
Enacted: 10/28/2016

Sen. Martin Causer (R-67, Cameron, McKean, Potter)

Regular Session 2017-2018
Senate Bill 44 – Prohibit Conversion Therapy for Minors
Introduced: 1/12/2017 | Cosponsors: 10
Sen. Anthony Williams (D-8, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2017-2018
Senate Bill 375 – Legislation Inclusive of Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity by Transportation Network Companies
Introduced: 2/15/2017 | Cosponsors: 6
Sen. Jay Costa (D-43, Allegheny)

Regular Session 2017-2018
House Bill 505 – Hate Crimes (Inclusive of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity)
Introduced: 2/15/2017 | Cosponsors: 46
Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-172, Montgomery, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2017-2018
Senate Bill 96 – Hate Crimes (Inclusive of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity)
Introduced: 2/15/2017 | Cosponsors: 13
Sen. Larry Farnese (D-1, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2017-2018
House Bill 893 – Anti-Bullying Legislation
Introduced: 3/17/2017 | Cosponsors: 13
Rep. Thomas Murt (R-152, Montgomery, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2017-2018
House Bill 1177 – Prohibit Conversion Therapy for Minors
Introduced: 4/12/2017 | Cosponsors: 29
Rep. Brian Sims (D-182, Philadelphia)

Regular Session 2017-2018
House Bill 1147 – Anti-Bullying Legislation
Introduced: 4/12/2017 | Cosponsors: 26
Rep. Tim Briggs (D-149, Montgomery)

Regular Session 2017-2018
Senate Bill 613 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Employment, Housing, and Public Accommodations
Introduced: 4/25/2017 | Cosponsors: 18
Sen. Pat Browne (R-16, Lehigh)

Regular Session 2017-2018
House Bill 1410 – Prohibit Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Employment, Housing, and Public Accommodations
Introduced: 6/22/2017 | Cosponsors: 77
Rep. Dan Frankel (D-23, Allegheny)

Regular Session 2017-2018
House Bill 1803 – Hate Crimes (Inclusive of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity)
Introduced: 2/15/2018 | Cosponsors: 26
Rep. Dom Costa (D-21, Allegheny)

Regular Session 2017-2018
House Bill 2461 – Anti-Bullying Legislation
Introduced: 6/5/2018 | Cosponsors: 24
Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-201, Philadelphia)