Why 3/5: Establishes new employment discrimination protections and accommodation requirements for all employers, including small businesses.
Virginia small businesses will be required to provide reasonable accommodations for employees experiencing menopause or perimenopause and are prohibited from discriminating based on these conditions. This change to the Virginia Human Rights Act will necessitate updates to HR policies and practices to ensure compliance with new employment protections.
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Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
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Commerce and Labor Substitute agreed to
Substitute adopted
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate with substitute (20-Y 19-N 0-A)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1173)
Substitute adopted
Senate substitute agreed to by House (62-Y 34-N 1-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1173ER)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Update
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1173)
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 25, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Line-item veto
Governor's recommendation received by House