The Virginia Values Act: Weaponized Anti-discrimination

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NO business that provides a product or service to the public and NO church or religious organization is safe from this economy / jobs killing monster, The bill is on the floor – final vote could be Tuesday Contact Delegates and ask them to OPPOSE SB 868

OPPOSE SB 868

 Expands “Protected Classes” to include: Race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or status as a veteran. 

Far-reaching special protections: Creates protections for “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” with an explicit causes of action and inserts them into every part of our law with no religious exemptions.

Sectors of the economy covered: Adds “Public Accommodation” and credit to currently covered public and private employment and housing. 

Definition: “Place of Public Accommodation” – All places or businesses offering or holding out to the general public goods, services, privileges, facilities, advantages, or accommodations.

Creates harsh penalties: Harsh penalties for discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity – something as simple as calling someone by the wrong pronoun. Penalties start at $50,000 for a first offense and jump to $100,000 for a subsequent offense.  

The bill is on the floor – final vote could be Tuesday Contact Delegates and ask them to OPPOSE SB 868

Who’s My Legislator?

VA Delegates contact info here

Calls get the best results

A short voicemail is easy & quick.

They only want to know the bill number and if you support or oppose the bill.

Important if you prefer to use email

Be sure to put OPPOSE SB 868 in the subject line.

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