Virginia 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 2261 — Virginia Human Rights Act; unlawful discriminatory practice, definition of anti-Semitism.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Provides that the terms "because of religion" and "on the basis of religion," and terms of similar import, when used in reference to discrimination in the Code of Virginia and acts of the General Assembly, include anti-Semitism. The bill requires the board of visitors of public institutions of higher education to establish policies or institutional regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, or disability in compliance with state and federal law. In addition, the bill (i) codifies the definition of "anti-Semitism" established by the U.S. Department of State and (ii) provides for the investigating authority to consider the definition when investigating alleged violations of unlawful discriminatory practice on the basis of a person's real or perceived Jewish identity.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Left in General Laws

  2. Referred to Committee on General Laws

  3. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17103624D

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2261 do?
Provides that the terms "because of religion" and "on the basis of religion," and terms of similar import, when used in reference to discrimination in the Code of Virginia and acts of the General Assembly, include anti-Semitism. The bill requires the board of visitors of public institutions of higher education to establish policies or institutional regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, or disability in compliance with state and federal law. In addition, the bill (i) codifies the definition of "anti-Semitism" established by the U.S. Department of State and (ii) provides for the investigating authority to consider the definition when investigating alleged violations of unlawful discriminatory practice on the basis of a person's real or perceived Jewish identity.
Who sponsors HB 2261?
HB 2261 is sponsored by LaRock, Dave A. and Cole, Mark L..
What is the current status of HB 2261?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 2261?
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