Debate now in PA House Judiciary Comm. on the Fairness Act, which prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression. Republicans had questions on the language of the measure. Republican Paul Schemel questions bill sponsor Malcolm Kenyatta. pic.twitter.com/kmujkqLeeX
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The Fairness Act just passed in committee on party lines. It prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression. Dems all vote yes. Republicans vote no. Reps. Paul Schemel and Rob Kauffman explained why before the final vote was taken. pic.twitter.com/SUNGiSvGfW
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Rep. Jessica Benham is one of the sponsors of the Fairness Act. The Democrat had this to say before the vote was taken. The measure passed along party lines, with Democrats in support. pic.twitter.com/fWExXKvdYC
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Brief debate today on PA House floor on the Fairness Act, which would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Republican Rep. Eric Nelson proposed an amendment and explains why many in his party have problems with some underlying parts of the bill. pic.twitter.com/SdT8IZTOSq
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Democrats rallied today in support of the Fairness Act, which they say looks to prohibit discrimination against individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+. But opponents of the bill are citing these remarks yesterday by Rep. Emily Kinkead as justification for caution on the measure. pic.twitter.com/WoMDywH1bZ
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