Public employment; nondiscrimination. (HB2046)
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
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
Date | Action |
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01/11/2011 | Committee |
01/11/2011 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11100795D |
01/11/2011 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
01/17/2011 | Assigned GL sub: #4 Professions/Occupations and Administrative Process |
02/01/2011 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 1-N) |
02/01/2011 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/08/2011 | Left in General Laws |
Comments
This bill bars discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and other protected categories. Equality Virginia supports this bill.
Full Support (a primary focus for this session with a chance of passing)
related to VB Legislative Agenda item