Virginia Human Rights Act; unlawful discrimination.

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Plain-English 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.

Source: OpenStates · fetched February 18, 2026

Who it affects

Person of color

Prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from denying benefits, advantages, or privileges based solely on race.

LGBTQ+ / Queer

Prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from denying benefits, advantages, or privileges based solely on sex.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

Person of colordirectMajor impactHigh certainty
Prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from denying benefits, advantages, or privileges based solely on race.
“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.”· Virginia Human Rights Act; unlawful discrimination.
LGBTQ+ / QueerdirectMajor impactHigh certainty
Prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from denying benefits, advantages, or privileges based solely on sex.
“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.”· Virginia Human Rights Act; unlawful discrimination.

What the Bill Does

Prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from using programs that discriminate based on race, sex, or ethnicity.
Ensures benefits, advantages, or privileges are not conveyed or denied solely on the basis of race, sex, or ethnicity.

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