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2006 SESSION
SB 665 Human Rights Council; name change, establishes Human Rights Office within.
Introduced by: Patricia S. Ticer | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Virginia Human Rights Act; Human Rights Council. Revises the definition of "unlawful discriminatory practice" to include violations of statutes or regulations pertaining to employment, public accommodations, education, and real estate transactions. The bill also provides limited immunity from civil liability and other actions for any person who, in good faith, files a complaint with the Council. The bill also: (i) changes the name of the Human Rights Council to the Virginia Council on Human Rights, (ii) adds definitions for "complainant," "conciliation," "real estate transaction,'' and "respondent," (iii) empowers the Council to administer oaths and take testimony under oath, (iv) removes the prohibition on the Council adopting regulations on substantive matters when another state agency is authorized to do so, (v) establishes the Human Rights Office within the Council, and (vi) provides procedures for the initiation and investigation of complaints and the conduct of proceedings.
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HISTORY
- 01/19/06 Senate: Presented and ordered printed 065311748
- 01/19/06 Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
- 01/25/06 Senate: Stricken at request of Patron in General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N)