2026 SESSION

HOUSE SUBSTITUTE

26108501D

SENATE BILL NO. 803

AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE

(Proposed by the House Committee on General Laws

on February 26, 2026)

(Patron Prior to Substitute—Senator Deeds)

A BILL to direct the Fair Housing Board to promulgate regulations defining certain terms related to unlawful conduct under the Virginia Fair Housing Law (§ 36-96.1 et seq.).

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. § 1. That the Fair Housing Board shall promulgate regulations defining (i) "quid pro quo harassment" and "hostile environment harassment" consistent with the provisions of 24 C.F.R. § 100.600, as in effect on January 1, 2026, and (ii) "prohibited interference," "coercion," and "intimidation conduct" consistent with the provisions of 24 C.F.R. § 100.400, as in effect on January 1, 2026.

2. That the Fair Housing Board shall promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of this act to be effective within 280 days of its enactment.