(SB1052)

GOVERNOR'S VETO

Pursuant to Article V, Section 6, of the Constitution of Virginia, I veto Senate Bill 1052, which significantly expands the number of small businesses that can face discrimination lawsuits under the Virginia Human Rights Act (VHRA).

Without demonstrating a requisite need, Senate Bill 1052 substantially increases the number of Virginia’s small business and not for profits that would be subject to costly investigations and litigation.

Accordingly, I veto this bill.