Discrimination; sexual orientation and gender identity. (HB401)
Introduced By
Del. Mark Levine (D-Alexandria) with support from co-patrons Del. Betsy Carr (D-Richmond), Del. Wendy Gooditis (D-Clarke), Del. Kathleen Murphy (D-McLean), and Del. Debra Rodman (D-Henrico)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Prohibited discrimination; sexual orientation and gender identity. Prohibits discrimination in employment, public accommodation, public contracting, apprenticeship programs, housing, banking, and insurance on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill codifies existing prohibited discrimination in public employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, or status as a veteran and adds discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity to the list of unlawful discriminatory housing practices. The bill contains technical amendments. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/05/2018 | Committee |
| 01/05/2018 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101020D |
| 01/05/2018 | Referred to Committee on General Laws |
| 01/15/2018 | Impact statement from DPB (HB401) |
| 02/07/2018 | Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #1 |
| 02/08/2018 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N) |
| 02/13/2018 | Left in General Laws |
Comments
The ACLU of Virginia supports this comprehensive nondiscrimination bill that would add sexual orientation and gender identity to Virginia laws prohibiting discrimination in housing, employment and public accommodations.