Virginia Human Rights Act; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, causes of action. (HB139)
Introduced By
Del. Delores McQuinn (D-Richmond) with support from co-patron Del. Daun Hester (D-Norfolk)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Virginia Human Rights Act; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; causes of action. Provides that no employer may discharge any employee on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation. Currently, the protection against discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions applies to an employer employing more than five but fewer than 15 persons. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/18/2015 | Committee |
| 12/18/2015 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16101932D |
| 12/18/2015 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
| 01/18/2016 | Assigned to sub: Subcommittee #4 |
| 01/18/2016 | Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #4 |
| 02/03/2016 | Impact statement from DPB (HB139) |
| 02/04/2016 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/16/2016 | Left in General Laws |