Human rights; local commission may investigate discrimination. (HB1712)
Introduced By
Del. Ken Plum (D-Reston) with support from co-patron Del. Jim Scott (D-Merrifield)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Local commission on human rights. Provides that any locality that has established a local commission on human rights may include discrimination based on sexual orientation among those areas of discrimination the commission may investigate. Amends § 15.2-965, of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
- 01/08/2013 Committee
- 01/08/2013 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13101099D
- 01/08/2013 Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns
- 01/11/2013 Assigned CC & T sub: #1
- 01/23/2013 Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 4-N)
- 02/05/2013 Left in Counties, Cities and Towns
Comments
Equality Virginia supports non-discrimination protections that are fully inclusive of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
Virginia ACLU is monitoring this legislation.
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