Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1453: Financial institutions; discrimination prohibited, penalty.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1453 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Financial institutions; discrimination prohibited, penalty. Primary sponsor: Glen Sturtevant (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2025): Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor (9-Y 6-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Financial institutions; discrimination prohibited; penalty. Prohibits a financial institution from denying or cancelling its services to or otherwise discriminating against a person in making available services on the basis of factors including the person's political opinions, speech, or affiliations and other factors enumerated in the bill. The bill provides that a violation of its provisions constitutes a prohibited practice under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Sturtevant | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by indefinitely in Commerce and Labor (9-Y 6-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1453)
- Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
- Presented and ordered printed 25102046D