Discrimination by public employers; based on genetic characteristics prohibited. (HB455)

Introduced By

Del. Charniele Herring (D-Alexandria)

Progress

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

Description

Discrimination by public employers based on genetic characteristics prohibited. Prohibits the Commonwealth and other public bodies from taking adverse employment actions based on genetic testing or genetic characteristics. Such actions are currently prohibited if taken by private employers. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/12/2010Committee
01/12/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10101681D
01/12/2010Referred to Committee on General Laws
01/18/2010Impact statement from DPB (HB455)
01/19/2010Assigned GL sub: #4 Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process
02/16/2010Left in General Laws