One year ago today, Virginia made history.
One year later, the state continues to be on the forefront of equality.
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One year later, the state continues to be on the forefront of equality.
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One year ago today, Virginia signed the law that finally expanded non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people and added all-new protections in employment and public accommodations for all Virginians.
Over the last year, we’ve seen historic progress for LGBTQ equality in Virginia, including:
🌈 A bill prohibiting the so-called LGBTQ panic defense.
With legislation sponsored by @pwcdanica, Virginia became the first state in the South to finally close the door on this shameful practice.
With legislation sponsored by @pwcdanica, Virginia became the first state in the South to finally close the door on this shameful practice.
🌈 A bill aimed at reducing HIV stigma and decreasing barriers to prevention services and treatment by modernizing statute language and testing requirements.
Virginia was again the first state in the South to enact a bill of this kind.
Virginia was again the first state in the South to enact a bill of this kind.
🌈 A bill expanding the step-parent adoption provision to include non-biological and/or non-gestational parents.
🌈 A bill establishing a Virginia LGBTQ+ Advisory Board.
🌈 And finally, a bill to support LGBTQ seniors.
🌈 A bill establishing a Virginia LGBTQ+ Advisory Board.
🌈 And finally, a bill to support LGBTQ seniors.
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