Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 7 R cosponsors

SB 1492 — An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.

Last action — Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Oct. 13, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced October 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 R).

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In plain language

The bill revises the appointment process for the executive director of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to establish that the executive director must be appointed by the Commission with Senate consent. It also sets a six-month deadline for obtaining Senate approval for the current executive director.

Summary

Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission Reforms

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act to modify the appointment process and responsibilities of the executive director of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.

  • Section 6

    (h) The administrative office of the Commission shall be headed by an executive director who must be appointed by a majority vote of the members of the Commission, with the advice and consent of two-thirds of the members elected to the Senate. In the performance of the functions as executive director and the administration of the office, the executive director shall be directly responsible to the Commission. The functions of the executive director may not be delegated to any person not directly responsible, both with respect to program operation and administration, to the executive director. The executive director may not participate in the adjudication of any case before the Commission.

    This adds a new requirement for the appointment and oversight of the executive director of the Commission.

  • The individual serving as executive director of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission on the effective date of this section must receive advice and consent of two-thirds of the members elected to the Senate no later than six months after the effective date of this section. If the individual does not receive the advice and consent within that period, the individual may not continue to serve as executive director unless the advice and consent is obtained.

    This establishes a timeline for the current executive director to receive Senate approval, affecting their ability to continue in the role.

Action History

  1. Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, Oct. 13, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (246)

246 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1492 do?
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission Reforms
Who sponsors SB 1492?
SB 1492 is sponsored by Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), Doug Mastriano (Republican), Judy Ward (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), Dawn W. Keefer (Republican), Frank A. Farry (Republican), and Elder A. Vogel (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1492?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced October 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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