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HB 925

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

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Alfonso Lopez

HB 925 expands Virginia's discrimination protections and adjusts civil action procedures and filing deadlines for workplace discrimination complaints.

Governor's recommendation received by House
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Bill Summary · HB 925

Legislative bill overview

HB 925 modifies Virginia's Human Rights Act by expanding protections against discriminatory practices and altering the civil action procedures and statute of limitations for filing discrimination complaints. The bill clarifies what constitutes unlawful discriminatory conduct and adjusts the timeline within which individuals can pursue legal remedies.

Why is this important

These changes directly affect how discrimination claims are processed in Virginia and determine who has legal recourse and for how long. The statute of limitations adjustment could allow more individuals to bring claims previously barred by time constraints, while modifications to discriminatory practices definitions could expand or contract protected classes depending on the specific language.

Potential points of contention

  • Statute of limitations expansion: Lengthening filing deadlines may increase litigation costs for employers and businesses while extending protections for complainants; shortening it would have the opposite effect
  • Definition scope: Debates likely center on whether new or clarified discriminatory practices definitions go too far in restricting business operations or don't go far enough in protecting vulnerable groups
  • Enforcement burden: Changes to civil action procedures could shift administrative and judicial workload, affecting both the state budget and access to courts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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