Human Rights Act; adds sexual orientation to definition of unlawful discriminatory practice. (SB797)
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; unlawful discriminatory practice; sexual orientation. Adds sexual orientation to the definition of unlawful discriminatory practice. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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12/29/2010 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11101727D |
12/29/2010 | Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology |
01/19/2011 | Impact statement from DPB (SB797) |
01/26/2011 | Failed to report (defeated) in General Laws and Technology (7-Y 7-N) (see vote tally) |
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.
VB Legislative Agenda item
Full Support (a primary focus for this session with a chance of passing)