HB925

Virginia Human Rights Act; unlawful discriminatory practices, civil actions, statute of limitations.

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Virginia HB925 amends the Virginia Human Rights Act to address unlawful discriminatory practices, civil actions, and statute of limitations.

Virginia HB925 modifies the Virginia Human Rights Act by detailing the rights of the Department of Law in handling complaints of unlawful discrimination. If a court or jury finds unlawful discrimination, it may award compensatory and punitive damages, reasonable attorney fees, and costs, and may grant injunctions or affirmative action orders. Civil actions can only be filed within specific timeframes after the complainant receives a notice of their right to file.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

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18 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 2

8:00 AM

Senate Courts of Justice Hearing

Feb 10

12:00 AM

House Labor and Commerce Hearing

History

May 14

Approved by Governor-Chapter 1119 (effective 7/1/2026)

May 14

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1119)

Apr 23

House

Passed by for the day