Virginia Human Rights Act; employee safety, definition changes. (SB179)
Introduced By
Sen. Mark Peake (R-Lynchburg) with support from co-patron Del. Dave LaRock (R-Loudoun)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Virginia Human Rights Act; employee safety; definition changes. Amends the definitions of "domestic worker" to exclude babysitters, nannies, caretakers, home health aides, and personal care aids; "employer" to one who employs at least three persons; and "domestic service" to exclude services performed by companions. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/10/2022 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22103133D |
| 01/10/2022 | Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology |
| 01/26/2022 | Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered |
| 01/26/2022 | Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology (8-Y 7-N) (see vote tally) |