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VA HB217
VA HB217Va. Fair Housing Law; unlawful discriminatory housing practices, sexual orientation and gender, etc.
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Introduced
12/27/2019
12/27/2019
In Committee
12/27/2019
12/27/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/12/2020
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 amends the Virginia Fair Housing Law to add discrimination on the basis of an individual's sexual orientation or gender identity as an unlawful housing practice. It defines "sexual orientation" as a person's actual or perceived heterosexuality, bisexuality, or homosexuality, and "gender identity" as the gender-related identity, appearance, or characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual's designated sex at birth. The bill prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, or terms and conditions of residential housing based on sexual orientation or gender identity, and also prohibits related discriminatory practices such as advertising and denying access to real estate services.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Incorporated by General Laws (on 01/28/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+sum+HB217 |
| BillText | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+ful+HB217+hil |
| Bill | http://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+ful+HB217+hil+pdf |
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