Virginia Human Rights Act; public employment, prohibited discrimination, sexual orientation. (HB562)
Introduced By
Del. Ron Villanueva (R-Virginia Beach) with support from co-patron Del. Mark Keam (D-Vienna)
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; public employment; prohibited discrimination; sexual orientation. Prohibits discrimination in employment based on sexual orientation. 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" does not include any person's attraction towards persons with whom sexual conduct would be illegal due to the age of the parties. The bill also codifies existing prohibited discrimination in public employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, or status as a veteran. The bill contains technical amendments. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/06/2014 | Committee |
01/06/2014 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14102829D |
01/06/2014 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
01/22/2014 | Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #4 |
01/23/2014 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
01/30/2014 | Impact statement from DPB (HB562) |
02/12/2014 | Left in General Laws |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia supports this legislation that would codify for the first time a legislative policy against workplace discrimination against all state and local employees. The bill would prohibit discrimination by any state agency (including colleges and universities),any local government or local school division or local constitutional officer based on sex, age, national origin, race, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, sexual orientation and gender identity.