Fair Housing Law; concurrence of Office of Attorney General to determine housing discrimination. (SB1261)
Introduced By
Sen. Jill Holtzman Vogel (R-Winchester)
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
Virginia Fair Housing Law; concurrence of the Office of the Attorney General. Requires the receipt of the concurrence of the Office of the Attorney General before the Fair Housing Board may make a determination of reasonable cause to believe a discriminatory housing practice has occurred. Receipt of the concurrence of the Office of the Attorney General is also required before the Fair Housing Board may issue a charge of an alleged discriminatory housing practice. Currently, consultation with the Office of the Attorney General is required for the Fair Housing Board to act. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/12/2011 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11101061D |
01/12/2011 | Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology |
01/26/2011 | Impact statement from DPB (SB1261) |
02/02/2011 | Stricken at request of Patron in General Laws and Technology (12-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
The Virginia Housing Coalition is actively opposing this bill.