2027 SESSION

INTRODUCED

27100867D

SENATE BILL NO. 851

Offered January 13, 2027

Prefiled November 5, 2026

A BILL to amend and reenact § 51.5-40 of the Code of Virginia, relating to persons with disabilities; nondiscrimination; integration.

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Patron—Favola

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Referred to Committee on Education and Health

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That § 51.5-40 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 51.5-40. Nondiscrimination under state grants and programs.

No person with a disability who is otherwise qualified shall on the basis of his disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving state financial assistance or under any program or activity conducted by or on behalf of any state agency. Goods, services, facilities, advantages, and accommodations shall be afforded to a person with a disability in the most integrated setting appropriate to the needs of the person.