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House Joint Resolution 21
: Women's Equality Day
All Legislation
2020
HB 42:
Prenatal and postnatal depression, etc.; importance of screening patients
HB 99
: Virginia Fair Housing Law; status as a victim of family abuse, etc
HB 137
: Guardian ad litem for children; certification of compliance with certain standards
HB 253:
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry Act; offenses requiring registration
HB 275 / SB 209:
Judges; increases maximum number in judicial district
HB 298 / SB 724:
Misdemeanor sexual offenses; increases statute of limitations, where the victim is a minor
HB 394:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Director of; position created
HB 432
: Public utilities; contracting with small, women-owned, or minority-owned business
HB 475/SB 373:
Virginia Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner Coordination Program; established, report, effective clause
HB 624:
Human Rights, Division of; requirements for equal pay irrespective of sex
HB 806 / SB 949:
Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund; victims of sexual assault, report
HB 808:
Survivors of sexual assault; definitions, every hospital to provide treatment or transfer services
HB 827 / SB 712:
Virginia Human Rights Act; unlawful discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth
HB 870:
Sexual abuse; statute of limitations, personal action for injury to person
HB 1004 / SB 479:
Protective orders; possession of firearms, surrender or transfer of firearms, penalty
HB 1006 / SB 706:
Human trafficking; assessments by local departments
HB 1015 / SB 297:
Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention Fund; created, report
HB 1176:
Sexual assault nurse examiners; place of practice
HB 1181:
Protective order; violation of provisions, venue
HB 1228:
Fair Employment Contracting Act; annual training on sexual harassment policy
HB 1648:
Correctional facilities, state; treatment of prisoners known to be pregnant
House Joint Resolution 1
: Constitution of the United States; Equal Rights Amendment
House Joint Resolution 21
: Women's Equality Day
House Joint Resolution 91:
Civil rights and dignity of all Virginians; affirming the Commonwealth's commitment to diversity
SB 42:
Aggravated sexual battery; penalty
SB 428:
Initial child support order; unreimbursed medical expenses for pregnancy and birth
SB 492:
Sex offenses; requiring registration
SB 567:
Disability insurance; coverage for disability arising out of childbirth, report
SB 579:
Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry; changes to provisions
SB 718:
Health insurance; interhospital transfer for newborn or mother
2019
HB 2546:
Maternal Mortality Review Team; established, investigations
2018
HB 83:
Feminine Hygiene Products; No Cost to Female Prisoners or Inmates
HB 262:
Protective Orders; Family Abuse; Cellular Telephone Number or Electronic Device
2017
HB 1851:
Assault and Battery Against a Family or Household Member; Deferred Disposition; Waiver of Appeal
HB 2217:
Address Confidentiality Program; Victims of Sexual Violence and Human Trafficking
House Joint Resolution 21
: Women's Equality Day
Designates August 26, in 2020 and in each succeeding year, as Women's Equality Day in Virginia.