VA HB1663 | 2020 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 55-0)
Status: Failed on March 12 2020 - 100% progression
Action: 2020-03-12 - Failed to pass in House
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [HTML]

Summary

Prohibited discrimination; public accommodations, employment, credit, and housing: causes of action; sexual orientation and gender identity. Creates explicit causes of action for unlawful discrimination in public accommodations and employment in the Virginia Human Rights Act. Currently, under the Act there is no cause of action for discrimination in public accommodations, and the only causes of action for discrimination in employment are for (i) unlawful discharge on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including lactation, by employers employing more than five but fewer than 15 persons and (ii) unlawful discharge on the basis of age by employers employing more than five but fewer than 20 persons. The bill allows the causes of action to be pursued privately by the aggrieved person or, in certain circumstances, by the Attorney General. The bill prohibits discrimination in public and private employment on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The bill also codifies for state and local government employment the current prohibitions on discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, or status as a veteran. Additionally, the bill (a) prohibits discrimination in public accommodations on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran; (b) prohibits discrimination in credit on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, disability, and status as a veteran; and (c) adds discrimination on the basis of an individual's sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran as an unlawful housing practice. The bill makes technical amendments.

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Title

Discrimination; prohibited in public accommodations, etc., causes of action.

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2020-03-05 - Senate - Senate: Senate insisted on substitute with amendment (26-Y 14-N) (Y: 26 N: 14 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-03-05 - Senate - Senate: Motion to reconsider insist on substitute with amendment agreed to (40-Y 0-N) (Y: 40 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-03-05 - Senate - Senate: Senate insisted on substitute with amendment (27-Y 12-N 1-A) (Y: 27 N: 12 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2020-03-05 - House - House: VOTE: REJECTED (7-Y 90-N) (Y: 7 N: 90 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2020-03-05 - Senate - Senate: Passed Senate with substitute with amendment (26-Y 14-N) (Y: 26 N: 14 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-03-04 - Senate - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N) (Y: 40 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-03-02 - Senate - Senate: Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 1-N) (Y: 14 N: 1 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-02-27 - Senate - Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (9-Y 2-N) (Y: 9 N: 2 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-02-06 - House - House: VOTE: Passage (59-Y 35-N) (Y: 59 N: 35 NV: 6 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-01-31 - House - House: Reported from Appropriations (14-Y 8-N) (Y: 14 N: 8 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-01-31 - House - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (4-Y 3-N) (Y: 4 N: 3 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2020-01-28 - House - House: Reported from General Laws with substitute (16-Y 6-N) (Y: 16 N: 6 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-01-28 - House - House: Reported from General Laws with substitute (16-Y 6-N) (Y: 16 N: 6 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-01-23 - House - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 1-N) (Y: 5 N: 1 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2020-01-23 - House - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 1-N) (Y: 5 N: 1 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2020-03-12HouseFailed to pass in House
2020-03-12HouseNo further action taken
2020-03-05SenateSenators: Ebbin, Boysko, Vogel
2020-03-05SenateConferees appointed by Senate
2020-03-05HouseDelegates: Sickles, McQuinn, Coyner
2020-03-05HouseConferees appointed by House
2020-03-05HouseHouse acceded to request
2020-03-05SenateSenate requested conference committee
2020-03-05SenateSenate insisted on substitute with amendment (26-Y 14-N)
2020-03-05SenateMotion to reconsider insist on substitute with amendment agreed to (40-Y 0-N)
2020-03-05SenateSenate requested conference committee
2020-03-05SenateSenate insisted on substitute with amendment (27-Y 12-N 1-A)
2020-03-05HouseVOTE: REJECTED (7-Y 90-N)
2020-03-05HouseSenate substitute with amendment rejected by House 20109133D-S1 (7-Y 90-N)
2020-03-05HousePending question ordered
2020-03-05SenatePassed Senate with substitute with amendment (26-Y 14-N)
2020-03-05SenateEngrossed by Senate - committee substitute with amendment HB1663S1
2020-03-05SenateAmendment #2 by Senator Petersen agreed to
2020-03-05SenateReading of amendment waived
2020-03-05SenateAmendment by Senator Newman withdrawn
2020-03-05SenateAmendment #1 by Senator Petersen withdrawn
2020-03-05SenatePassed by temporarily
2020-03-05SenateReading of amendment waived
2020-03-05SenateAmendments by Senator Stuart withdrawn
2020-03-05SenatePassed by temporarily
2020-03-05SenateReading of amendments waived
2020-03-05SenateCommittee substitute agreed to 20109133D-S1
2020-03-05SenateReading of substitute waived
2020-03-05SenateRead third time
2020-03-04SenateConstitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
2020-03-02SenateReported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 1-N)
2020-02-27SenateRereferred to Finance and Appropriations
2020-02-27SenateReported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (9-Y 2-N)
2020-02-27SenateCommittee substitute printed 20109133D-S1
2020-02-07SenateReferred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
2020-02-07SenateConstitutional reading dispensed
2020-02-06HouseVOTE: Passage (59-Y 35-N)
2020-02-06HouseRead third time and passed House (59-Y 35-N)
2020-02-06HousePending question ordered
2020-02-06HousePassed by temporarily
2020-02-05HouseEngrossed by House - committee substitute HB1663H1
2020-02-05HouseCommittee substitute agreed to 20106635D-H1
2020-02-05HouseRead second time
2020-02-04HouseRead first time
2020-01-31HouseReported from Appropriations (14-Y 8-N)
2020-01-31HouseSubcommittee recommends reporting (4-Y 3-N)
2020-01-29HouseAssigned App. sub: Compensation & General Government
2020-01-28HouseReferred to Committee on Appropriations
2020-01-28HouseReported from General Laws with substitute (16-Y 6-N)
2020-01-28HouseIncorporates HB1200 (Tran)
2020-01-28HouseIncorporates HB1512 (McQuinn)
2020-01-28HouseIncorporates HB3 (McQuinn)
2020-01-28HouseIncorporates HB23 (Lindsey)
2020-01-28HouseIncorporates HB21 (Lindsey)
2020-01-28HouseIncorporates HB1050 (Levine)
2020-01-28HouseIncorporates HB217 (Convirs-Fowler)
2020-01-28HouseCommittee substitute printed 20106635D-H1
2020-01-23HouseSubcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 1-N)
2020-01-22HouseAssigned GL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection
2020-01-17HouseReferred to Committee on General Laws
2020-01-17HousePresented and ordered printed 20105607D

Same As/Similar To

HB3 (Similar To) 2020-01-28 - Incorporated by General Laws
HB21 (Similar To) 2020-01-28 - Incorporated by General Laws
HB23 (Similar To) 2020-01-28 - Incorporated by General Laws
HB217 (Similar To) 2020-01-28 - Incorporated by General Laws
HB1050 (Similar To) 2020-01-28 - Incorporated by General Laws
HB1200 (Similar To) 2020-01-28 - Incorporated by General Laws
HB1512 (Similar To) 2020-01-28 - Incorporated by General Laws

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
1521500.1(n/a)See Bill Text
1521507(n/a)See Bill Text
1521604(n/a)See Bill Text
152853(n/a)See Bill Text
152854(n/a)See Bill Text
152965(n/a)See Bill Text
222901.1(n/a)See Bill Text
223004(n/a)See Bill Text
223900(n/a)See Bill Text
223901(n/a)See Bill Text
223902(n/a)See Bill Text
223903(n/a)See Bill Text
223904(n/a)See Bill Text
223907(n/a)See Bill Text
22520(n/a)See Bill Text
221295.2(n/a)See Bill Text
221306(n/a)See Bill Text
5511310(n/a)See Bill Text
62501(n/a)See Bill Text

Virginia State Sources

TypeSource
Summaryhttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+sum+HB1663
Texthttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+ful+HB1663+hil
Texthttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+ful+HB1663H1+hil
Texthttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+ful+HB1663S1+hil
Roll Callhttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+vot+H1102V0017+HB1663
Roll Callhttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+vot+H1102V0032+HB1663
Roll Callhttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+vot+H11V0149+HB1663
Roll Callhttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+vot+H11V0223+HB1663
Roll Callhttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+vot+H0202V0027+HB1663
Roll Callhttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+vot+H02V0081+HB1663
Roll Callhttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+vot+HV0447+HB1663
Roll Callhttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+vot+S12V0233+HB1663
Roll Callhttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+vot+S05V0490+HB1663
Roll Callhttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+vot+SV1529HB1663+HB1663
Roll Callhttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+vot+SV1615HB1663+HB1663
Roll Callhttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+vot+HV1920+HB1663
Roll Callhttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+vot+SV1670HB1663+HB1663
Roll Callhttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+vot+SV1671HB1663+HB1663
Roll Callhttps://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?201+vot+SV1672HB1663+HB1663

Bill Comments

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