Public employment; nondiscrimination. (HB2046)

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

Description

Public employment; nondiscrimination.  Prohibits discrimination in public employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. The bill defines "sexual orientation" as a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, homosexuality, or gender identity or expression. The bill expressly provides that "sexual orientation" shall not include any person's attraction towards persons with whom sexual conduct would be illegal due to the age of the parties. The bill contains technical amendments. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/11/2011Committee
01/11/2011Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11100795D
01/11/2011Referred to Committee on General Laws
01/17/2011Assigned GL sub: #4 Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process
02/01/2011Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 1-N)
02/01/2011Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
02/08/2011Left in General Laws

Comments

Equality Virginia, tracking this bill in Photosynthesis, notes:

This bill bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and other protected categories. Equality Virginia supports this bill.

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)

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

related to VB Legislative Agenda item