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Virginia · HB999 · 2026 session

Virginia Human Rights Act; equal credit opportunities, Virginia Fair Housing Law, nondiscrimination.

IntroducedLeft in Committee Appropriations · Feb 18, 2026

In plain language

Amends the Virginia Human Rights Act and related laws to prohibit the use of automated decision systems that result in discrimination, unlawful disparate impact, or use proxies for protected characteristics in housing, credit, and employment contexts. Requires entities using such systems to disclose their use, conduct annual bias assessments, and maintain documentation for two years. Applies to decisions made under equal credit opportunity, fair housing, and human rights statutes.

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Legislative history

11 actions · newest first
  1. Feb 18, 2026HouseLeft in Committee Appropriations
  2. Feb 11, 2026HouseSubcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 0-N)
  3. Feb 10, 2026HouseAssigned HAPP sub: General Government and Capital Outlay
  4. Feb 10, 2026HouseCommittee substitute printed 26107661D-H1
  5. Feb 10, 2026HouseReported from General Laws with substitute and referred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)
  6. Feb 10, 2026HouseHouse committee offered