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VA HB23

VA HB23
Public employment and housing; prohibited discrimination, sexual orientation or gender identity.


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Introduced
11/19/2019
In Committee
11/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibited discrimination in public employment and housing; sexual orientation or gender identity. Prohibits discrimination in public employment on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill also codifies for state and local government employment the current prohibitions on discrimination in 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. Additionally, the bill adds discrimination on the basis of an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity as an unlawful housing practice. The bill defines "sexual orientation" and "gender identity."

AI Summary

This bill prohibits discrimination in public employment and housing on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. It codifies existing prohibitions on discrimination in employment and adds discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity as an unlawful housing practice. The bill defines "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" for the purposes of these provisions. This bill aims to provide equal employment and housing opportunities regardless of an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Incorporated by General Laws (on 01/28/2020)

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