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VA SB66

VA SB66
Va. Fair Housing Law; unlawful discriminatory housing practices, sexual orientation and gender, etc.


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Introduced
11/22/2019
In Committee
11/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Virginia Fair Housing Law; unlawful discriminatory housing practices; sexual orientation and gender identity. 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 adds discrimination on the basis of an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity as an unlawful housing practice under the Virginia Fair Housing Law. The bill defines "sexual orientation" as a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, or homosexuality, and "gender identity" as the gender-related identity, appearance, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, without regard to the individual's designated sex at birth. The bill prohibits discrimination in various housing-related activities, such as the sale, rental, or negotiation of housing, and in residential real estate-related transactions.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Incorporated by General Laws and Technology (on 01/29/2020)

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