The Chester County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a countywide human relations ordinance that would prohibit discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations. The proposal, Ordinance 2025-03, would bar discrimination based on race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, disability, age, veteran status, source of income, use of support animals or aids, or status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence. It would also establish a Chester County Human Relations Commission to investigate and adjudicate complaints and provide remedies, supplementing existing state and federal protections. The commissioners will vote on the measure on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. in the board room at 313 W. Market St., West Chester.
Source: Daily Local; 9/14/2025