Human Rights Council; private causes of action for unlawful discrimination on basis of race, etc. (HB839)

Introduced By

Del. Jeff Frederick (R-Woodbridge)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Human Rights Council; private causes of action; commercial real estate. Provides a private cause of action for unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or age in the sale or lease of commercial real estate not covered by the Fair Housing Law ( 36-96.1 et seq.). The bill provides for the shifting of the burden of proof to the person charged with the violation after establishment of the prima facie case. The bill contains technical amendments. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/10/2006Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 067676303
01/10/2006Referred to Committee on General Laws
01/20/2006Fiscal impact statement from DPB (HB839)
01/23/2006Assigned to General Laws sub-committee: #1 Housing (Suit)
02/15/2006Left in General Laws