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VA SB159
VA SB159Public employment; prohibits discrimination on basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Introduced
12/18/2019
12/18/2019
In Committee
12/18/2019
12/18/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Nondiscrimination in public employment. Prohibits discrimination in public employment on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, as defined in the bill. 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.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits discrimination in public employment, including state and local government, on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, in addition to the existing prohibited bases of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, and status as a veteran. The bill also codifies these nondiscrimination protections for state and local government employment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Incorporated by General Laws and Technology (on 01/29/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+sum+SB159 |
| BillText | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+ful+SB159+hil |
| Bill | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+ful+SB159+hil+pdf |
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