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HB 988 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Virginia Human Rights Act; unlawful discrimination.

Summary
Virginia Human Rights Act; unlawful discrimination. Prohibits any state agency or political subdivision in the Commonwealth from supporting, implementing, recognizing, or utilizing 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.
Issues: ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prohibits discrimination in state programs, preventing housing discrimination which is a key tenant protection under housing topic.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits state agencies from denying benefits based on race, sex, or ethnicity, directly protecting workers' rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Left in Committee General Laws
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 2-N)
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Committee
Assigned HGL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on General Laws
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Tom Garrett
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