Human Rights Act; adds sexual orientation, etc., to safeguards for all individuals in State. (HB1755)
Introduced By
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 Human Rights Act; policy of the Commonwealth. Adds sexual orientation and gender identity to the safeguards for all individuals in the Commonwealth from unlawful discrimination. The bill defines sexual orientation and gender identity. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/11/2011 | Committee |
01/11/2011 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11101468D |
01/11/2011 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
01/14/2011 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1755) |
01/17/2011 | Assigned GL sub: #4 Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process |
02/01/2011 | Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB2046-Ebbin) |
02/08/2011 | Left in General Laws |
Comments
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.
Full Support (a primary focus for this session with a chance of passing)