Human rights; local commission may investigate discrimination. (HB1712)
Introduced By
Del. Ken Plum (D-Reston) with support from co-patron Del. Jim Scott (D-Merrifield)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Local commission on human rights. Provides that any locality that has established a local commission on human rights may include discrimination based on sexual orientation among those areas of discrimination the commission may investigate. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/08/2013 | Committee |
01/08/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13101099D |
01/08/2013 | Referred to Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns |
01/11/2013 | Assigned CC & T sub: #1 |
01/23/2013 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 4-N) |
02/05/2013 | Left in Counties, Cities and Towns |
Comments
Equality Virginia supports non-discrimination protections that are fully inclusive of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.
Virginia ACLU is monitoring this legislation.