A Pennsylvania government panel considers adding extensive definitions of sex, religious creed and race to nondiscrimination regulations. Advocacy groups say greater clarity would be helpful and a step forward.
The proposal would define “sex” as including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation and differences in sex development.
“The policy choice of whether Pennsylvania should extend the definition of ‘sex discrimination’ in such a manner remains just that: a policy choice,” Grove said. “As such, it is squarely and exclusively the prerogative of the General Assembly to pursue.” Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf’s press secretary, Beth Rementer, said he favored making changes through state law. “Unfortunately, given Republican led efforts to push legislation that only seeks to discriminate and bully individuals and their refusal to take up commonsense bills, this action through regulation is one more way the administration can protect Pennsylvanians,” Rementer said.
“Generally, advancing public policy through administrative regulation, instead of codifying it in law through the legislative process, can create challenges — including potentially drastic policy swings from one administration to the next and lack of input from a broad coalition of stakeholders,” said the chamber’s government affairs vice president, Alex Harper.
Argentina Últimas Noticias, Argentina Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Suspected downtown Harrisburg robber has been arrested: policePolice said he ran from officers and had to be Tased before he could be taken into custody Friday.
Leer más »
Loaded gun found in carry-on bag at Harrisburg airportA record number of guns were found at Harrisburg International Airport this year, federal authorities said.
Leer más »
Harrisburg health center needs nearly $1M to move, expandThe Community Check-Up Center has quietly served residents out of a Hall Manor home for nearly 30 years. 'We never turn them away,' she said of patients who need medical help.
Leer más »
Harrisburg to offer free parking over holidaysThe free parking coincides with Christmas and the city's New Year's Eve celebration, which will take place downtown.
Leer más »
Pennsylvania panel to vote on proposal defining sex, raceA Pennsylvania government panel is considering adding extensive definitions of sex, religious creed and race to nondiscrimination regulations.
Leer más »
Pennsylvania panel to vote on proposal defining sex, raceA Pennsylvania government panel is considering adding extensive definitions of sex, religious creed and race to nondiscrimination regulations
Leer más »