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VA HB1364
VA HB1364Employment discrimination against members of the General Assembly; prohibition, penalty.
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Employment discrimination against members of the General Assembly; prohibition; penalty. Prohibits discrimination in employment against a member of the General Assembly on the basis of his absence from employment due to his attendance at any regular or special session of the General Assembly or any meeting of a legislative committee, subcommittee, commission, council, or other entity on which he serves by reason of his status as a member of the General Assembly. A violation of the bill's provisions is a Class 3 misdemeanor.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals who serve as members of the General Assembly (Virginia's state legislature) by taking adverse actions, such as firing them or requiring them to use their paid time off, because they are absent from work to attend legislative sessions or meetings of legislative committees or other official bodies they serve on due to their role as a legislator. Violating this law is considered a Class 3 misdemeanor, which is a minor criminal offense.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Continued to next session in Rules (Voice Vote) (on 02/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1364 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1364) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1091862.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1364/text/HB1364 |
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