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SB 637 Enacted

Virginia Human Rights Act; nondiscrimination, procedures for charge of unlawful discrimination.

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Virginia Human Rights Act; procedures for a charge of unlawful discrimination. Provides that, for the purposes of nondiscrimination in places of public accommodation, "place of public accommodation" includes educational institutions. The bill reduces from 15 to five the number of employees in the definition of "employer" for purposes of nondiscrimination in employment. The bill also amends from 300 days to two years the timeframe for filing a complaint alleging unlawful discrimination with the Office of the Attorney General.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 14, 2026
Last action
Apr 13, 2026 — Approved by Governor-Chapter 950 (effective 7/1/2026)
Session
2026
Momentum
88 · Very high