CHAPTER 1029

An Act to direct the Real Estate Board and 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.).

[S 803]

Approved April 22, 2026

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. § 1. That the Real Estate Board and 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 Real Estate Board and the Fair Housing Board shall promulgate regulations to implement the provisions of this act to be effective within 280 days of its enactment.