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VA SB258

VA SB258
Virginia Human Rights Act; reasonable accommodation for known limitations related to menopause.

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Introduced
01/12/2026
In Committee
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
03/10/2026
Passed
03/30/2026
Dead
Vetoed
05/19/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Regular Session

Bill Summary

Virginia Human Rights Act; menopause or perimenopause; discrimination prohibited; report. Prohibits discrimination under the Virginia Human Rights Act on the basis of menopause or perimenopause for purposes of nondiscrimination in government programs, public accommodation, employment hiring, and reasonable employer accommodation. The bill also directs the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, to conduct a study on menopause and perimenopause in the workforce, menopause and perimenopause accommodations in employment environments, and the scope of existing menopause-related and perimenopause-related policies and to develop best practices related to menopause and perimenopause accommodations in employment environments. The bill directs the Commissioners to submit such report to the Governor and General Assembly by July 1, 2028, and to post such report on the Department of Labor and Industry's website. This bill is identical to HB 1173.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, to conduct a comprehensive study on menopause and perimenopause in the workforce, including existing policies, health insurance coverage, access to healthcare professionals, awareness initiatives, and the use of health savings accounts for related benefits. The study will also focus on developing best practices for employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees experiencing symptoms related to menopause or perimenopause, which are the transitional phases leading up to and including menopause. The findings and recommendations from this study are to be submitted in a report to the Governor and the General Assembly by July 1, 2028, and will also be made available on the Department of Labor and Industry's website.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Vetoed by Governor (on 05/19/2026)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Labor and Employment
  • ‐ Worker Safety and Protection

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB258 01/14/2026
Governor's Veto Explanation SB258 https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB258/text/SB258VG 05/21/2026
Governor's Recommendation SB258 https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB258/text/SB258G 04/14/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB258/text/SB258S1 04/14/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB258) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1214781.PDF 03/31/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB258/text/SB258ER 03/30/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB258) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1205413.PDF 03/11/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB258/text/SB258H1 03/03/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB258/text/SB258HC2 02/27/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB258/text/SB258HC1 02/26/2026
Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB258) https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1138563.PDF 02/10/2026
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB258/text/SB258 01/14/2026
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