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1999 SESSION
992250843Patrons-- Ruff, Armstrong, Baker, Clement, Johnson, Jones, J.C., Jones, S.C., McEachin and Melvin; Senator: Marye
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 34 a section numbered 34-28.2 as follows:
§ 34-28.2. Unlawful discriminatory practices actions exemption.
Except for liens created under Article 5 (§ 54.1-3932 et seq.) of Chapter 39 of Title 54.1, all causes of action for unlawful discriminatory practices and the proceeds derived from court award or settlement shall be exempt from creditor process against the injured person or statutory beneficiary as defined in Article 5 (§ 8.01-50 et seq.) of Chapter 3 of Title 8.01. It shall not be required that a householder designate any property exempt under this section in a deed in order to secure such exemption. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to affect any voluntary assignment of the proceeds or anticipated proceeds of a personal injury or wrongful death award or settlement as permitted by § 8.01-26.
The term "unlawful discriminatory practice" shall have the same meaning as under § 2.1-716.