Bill
HB 1261
An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants; and imposing penalties.
2025-2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Lisa Borowski and 35 co-sponsors
The bill makes employment actions unlawful if they have a discriminatory effect regardless of intent, shifting toward a disparate-impact standard with a business-necessity defense.
Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)