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Introduced
01/06/2020
01/06/2020
In Committee
02/17/2020
02/17/2020
Crossed Over
02/05/2020
02/05/2020
Passed
02/21/2020
02/21/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/04/2020
03/04/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Local human rights ordinances; sexual orientation and gender identity. Provides that localities may prohibit discrimination in housing, employment, public accommodations, credit, and education on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
AI Summary
This bill allows localities in Virginia to enact ordinances that prohibit discrimination in housing, employment, public accommodations, credit, and education based on sexual orientation and gender identity, in addition to the existing protections against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, age, marital status, and disability. The bill also allows localities to establish local commissions on human rights to enforce these anti-discrimination laws. "Sexual orientation" refers to a person's heterosexuality, bisexuality, or homosexuality, while "gender identity" is the individual's gender-related identity, appearance, or characteristics, regardless of their designated sex at birth.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (8)
Mark Levine (D)*,
Danica Roem (D)*,
Kelly Convirs-Fowler (D),
Patrick Hope (D),
Kaye Kory (D),
Sam Rasoul (D),
Ibraheem Samirah (D),
Mark Sickles (D),
Last Action
Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0131) (on 03/04/2020)
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