Virginia Human Rights Act; nondiscrimination in places of public accommodation. (SB582)

Introduced By

Sen. Amanda Chase (R-Midlothian)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Virginia Human Rights Act; nondiscrimination in places of public accommodation and certain private establishments; face coverings. Prohibits discrimination in places of public accommodations including public and private elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher education and certain private establishments because the individual is or is not wearing a face covering for the purpose of preventing the transmission of COVID-19. Read the Bill »

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Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/12/2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22103802D
01/12/2022Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
01/19/2022Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology (8-Y 6-N) (see vote tally)