2018 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Highlights January 22, 2018 The deadline to request new proposed bills was on Friday, January 19, 2018, but because it can take legislative staff some time to get the request into proper form, we expect to see new bills appearing on-line for several more days this week. The legislature is...
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January 18, 2018 – Legislative Highlights
2018 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Highlights January 18, 2018 The mission of the disAbility Law Center of Virginia is to advance independence, choice, and self-determination; protect legal, human, and civil rights; and eliminate abuse, neglect, and discrimination of people with disabilities through zealous and uncompromising legal advocacy and representation. We are monitoring bills in the...
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Are all crimes “hate crimes?”
Virginia’s Senate Committee on Courts of Justice defeated two bills that would have extended “hate crime” protections to people with disabilities.
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January 12, 2018 – Legislative Highlights
2018 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Highlights January 12, 2018 We are monitoring developments in the legislature that may be of interest to people with disabilities. We are available to educate policymakers about the potential impact of legislative proposals. Please let us know of any legislative proposals or budget issues that you think we should be...
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January 11, 2018 – Legislative Highlights
2018 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Highlights January 11, 2018 The 2018 Virginia legislative session began yesterday. Senate committees are already considering bills, but the House committees have not yet announced their membership or meeting plans. The Senate Committee on Health and Education this morning approved a bill that will enable the collection of information about...
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January 8, 2018 – Legislative Highlight
2018 Virginia General Assembly Legislative Highlights January 8, 2018 The 2018 legislative session in Virginia will begin on January 10th at noon. This is a “long” session meaning that the legislature plans to be in session for 60 days, rather than the 45 days of the “short” session that meets on odd-numbered years. During this...