September 19, 2011: House Bill 300


Members of the House Democratic Policy Committee attend a hearing at the state Capitol on H.B. 300, which aims to eliminate discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Members of the House Democratic Policy Committee attend a hearing at the state Capitol on H.B. 300, which aims to eliminate discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Testifiers offered comments on how H.B. 300 would make Pennsylvania employers more competitive.

Testifiers offered comments on how H.B. 300 would make Pennsylvania employers more competitive.

Rep. John Sabatina, D-Phila., listens to testimony from municipal leaders who have already implemented nondiscrimination measures in their communities.

Rep. John Sabatina, D-Phila., listens to testimony from municipal leaders who have already implemented nondiscrimination measures in their communities.

After the first panel of testifiers has finished, committee Chairman Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, waits to ask questions.

After the first panel of testifiers has finished, committee Chairman Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, waits to ask questions.