2026 SESSION

ENROLLED

VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER

An Act 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.).

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Approved

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.