Virginia HB 988: Virginia Human Rights Act; unlawful discrimination.

Status: Left in Committee General Laws (as of 2026-02-18)

State: Virginia · Session: 2026 · Bill: HB 988

Sponsors: Thomas A. Garrett, Jr.

Bill Text

2026 SESSION

INTRODUCED

26104276D

HOUSE BILL NO. 988

Offered January 14, 2026

Prefiled January 13, 2026

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 2.2-3902.1, relating to Virginia Human Rights Act; unlawful discrimination.

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Patron—Garrett

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Referred to Committee on General Laws

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia: 

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 2.2-3902.1 as follows: 

§ 2.2-3902.1. Unlawful discrimination.

It is an unlawful discriminatory practice for any state agency or political subdivision in the Commonwealth to support, implement, recognize, or utilize any program, process, or procedure that conveys or denies a benefit, advantage, or privilege to an individual based solely on such individual's race, sex, or ethnicity.

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