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VA HB925

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alfonso Lopez

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the statute of limitations for filing discrimination complaints with Virginia's Office of Civil Rights from 300 days to two years from the date of the alleged discriminatory practice

  • Allows aggrieved persons to file civil actions in court after 180 days if they filed complaints with local human rights commissions organized under § 15.2-965, in addition to the existing option for complaints filed with the state Office of Civil Rights

  • Maintains the 90-day window to file a civil action after receiving a notice of right to sue from the Office of Civil Rights or the federal EEOC

  • Preserves existing remedies including compensatory and punitive damages, attorney fees, injunctions, and affirmative action orders for prevailing plaintiffs in discrimination cases

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Courts of Justice2/17/2026
Labor and Commerce: Subcommittee #21/28/2026
Labor and Commerce1/28/2026
Education: Early Childhood and Innovation1/23/2026
Education1/13/2026

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