Human Rights Act; adds sexual orientation to definition of unlawful discriminatory practice. (SB797)

Introduced By

Sen. Mamie Locke (D-Hampton)

Progress

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

Description

Virginia Human Rights Act; unlawful discriminatory practice; sexual orientation.  Adds sexual orientation to the definition of unlawful discriminatory practice. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
12/29/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11101727D
12/29/2010Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
01/19/2011Impact statement from DPB (SB797)
01/26/2011Failed to report (defeated) in General Laws and Technology (7-Y 7-N) (see vote tally)

Comments

Equality Virginia, tracking this bill in Photosynthesis, notes:

This bill makes clear that discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity is against the public policy of the Commonwealth. Equality Virginia supports this bill.

Rod I., tracking this bill in Photosynthesis, notes:

VB Legislative Agenda item

People of Faith for Equality in Virginia, tracking this bill in Photosynthesis, notes:

Full Support (a primary focus for this session with a chance of passing)