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Introduced
01/07/2020
01/07/2020
In Committee
01/07/2020
01/07/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Child-placing agencies; conscience clause; discrimination. Repeals provisions that allowed child-placing agencies to refuse to perform, assist with, counsel, recommend, consent to, refer, or participate in any child placements when the proposed placement would violate the agency's written religious or moral convictions or policies. The bill also prohibits the Department of Social Services from contracting with or providing funds, directly or indirectly, to any child-placing agency that, in making decisions regarding the placement of a child, discriminates against the child or otherwise eligible prospective foster or adoptive parents on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or status as a veteran.
AI Summary
This bill repeals provisions that allowed child-placing agencies to refuse to perform, assist with, or participate in child placements that would violate the agency's religious or moral convictions. It also prohibits the Department of Social Services from contracting with or providing funds to any child-placing agency that discriminates against a child or prospective foster or adoptive parents on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or veteran status when making placement decisions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Left in Health, Welfare and Institutions (on 02/11/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+sum+HB1051 |
| BillText | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+ful+HB1051+hil |
| Bill | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+ful+HB1051+hil+pdf |
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