Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 954: VA Human Rights Act; prohibits discrimination on the basis of citizenship or immigration status.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 954 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 9, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: VA Human Rights Act; prohibits discrimination on the basis of citizenship or immigration status. Primary sponsor: Alfonso Lopez (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (November 18, 2024): Left in General Laws.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Virginia Human Rights Act; prohibits discrimination on the basis of citizenship or immigration status. Adds citizenship or immigration status to the classes protected from unlawful discrimination in the Virginia Human Rights Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in General Laws
- Continued to 2025 in General Laws (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2025 (Voice Vote)
- Assigned GL sub: Housing/Consumer Protection
- Impact statement from DPB (HB954)
- Referred to Committee on General Laws
- Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24101561D