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VA HB1481

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Karen Keys-Gamarra

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires employers with 15 or more employees to provide written notice to employees about their right to file discrimination charges with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (within 300 days) and complaints with the Virginia Office of the Attorney General under the Virginia Human Rights Act

  • Mandates notification at three specific times: during new employee training, during anti-discrimination or anti-harassment training, and when an employer receives a complaint alleging sexual assault, harassment, or other discrimination

  • Applies to private employers as well as the Commonwealth and its agencies, institutions, and political subdivisions

  • Directs the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Law to publish a standard written notice for employers by January 1, 2027, and to update it as needed to maintain accuracy with state and federal law

  • Takes effect January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Employment discrimination; employee notification of federal and state statute of limitations.

Last Action

Defeated by Senate (18-Y 21-N 0-A)

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Labor2/17/2026
Labor and Commerce: Subcommittee #21/28/2026
Labor and Commerce1/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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