HB 1051

            
2020 SESSION

20105122D

HOUSE BILL NO. 1051


Offered January 8, 2020


Prefiled January 7, 2020

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section 
 numbered 63.2-1709.4 and to repeal � 63.2-1709.3 of the Code of Virginia, 
 relating to child-placing agencies; conscience clause; discrimination.
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Patrons-- Levine and Kory

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Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
 
 
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section 
 numbered 63.2-1709.4 as follows:
 
 
� 63.2-1709.4. Child-placing 
 agencies; contracts with the Department; discrimination.
 
 
The Department shall not 
 contract with or provide funds, directly 
 or indirectly, to any 
 child-placing agency that, in making 
 decisions regarding the placement of a child, 
 discriminates against the child or 
 otherwise eligible prospective foster or adoptive parents on the basis of race, 
 color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender 
 identity, marital status, or status as a veteran.
 
 
2. That � 63.2-1709.3 of the Code of Virginia is repealed.