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VA HB21
VA HB21Virginia Human Rights Act; prohibited discrimination, sexual orientation and gender identity.
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Introduced
11/19/2019
11/19/2019
In Committee
11/19/2019
11/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Virginia Human Rights Act; prohibited discrimination; sexual orientation and gender identity. Adds discrimination on the basis of an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity as an unlawful discriminatory practice under the Virginia Human Rights Act. The bill also creates a cause of action if any person employed by an employer who employs more than five but fewer than 15 persons is discharged by such employer on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill defines "sexual orientation" and "gender identity."
AI Summary
This bill amends the Virginia Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in places of public accommodation, including educational institutions and real estate transactions, as well as in employment. It defines "sexual orientation" as a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, or homosexuality, and "gender identity" as an individual's gender-related identity, appearance, or characteristics, regardless of their designated sex at birth. The bill also creates a cause of action if an employer with more than five but fewer than 15 employees discharges an employee based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Incorporated by General Laws (on 01/28/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+sum+HB21&201+sum+HB21 |
| State Bill Page | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+sum+HB21 |
| BillText | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+ful+HB21+hil |
| Bill | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+ful+HB21+hil+pdf |
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