Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB925: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3907 and 2.2-3908 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Human Rights Act; unlawful discriminatory practices; civil actions; statute of limitations.
Status: Chaptered, May 14, 2026
Virginia Human Rights Act; unlawful discriminatory practices; civil actions; statute of limitations. Provides that a complaint alleging discrimination in employment in violation of the Virginia Human Rights Act shall be filed no later than two years from the day upon which the alleged discriminatory practice occurred. Under current law, the filing requirement is no later than 300 days. The bill further provides that if 180 days have passed since a complaint was filed in a local human rights commission, an aggrieved person may commence a timely civil action in an appropriate general district or circuit court. Under current law, such allowance is limited to filings in the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Law.
What the bill says
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3907 and 2.2-3908 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Human Rights Act; unlawful discriminatory practices; civil actions; statute of limitations. [H 925] Approved May 14, 2026 1. That §§ 2.2-3907 and 2.2-3908 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted as notice; investigation; report; conciliation; notice of the right to file a civil action; temporary relief. A. Any person claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice may file a complaint in writing under oath or affirmation with the Office of Civil Rights of the Department.
From the enrolled text, May 14, 2026:
An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3907 and 2.2-3908 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Human Rights Act; unlawful discriminatory practices; civil actions; statute of limitations. [H 925] Approved May 14, 2026 1. That §§ 2.2-3907 and 2.2-3908 of the Code of Virginia are amended and reenacted as notice; investigation; report; conciliation; notice of the right to file a civil action; temporary relief. A. Any person claiming to be aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice may file a complaint in writing under oath or affirmation with the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Law (the Office). Unless otherwise stated in this chapter, a complaint alleging a violation of this chapter or federal statutes governing discrimination in employment that also falls under the jurisdiction of this chapter shall be filed with the Office no later than [DELETED: 300] [DELETED: days] two years from the day upon which the alleged discriminatory practice occurred. The Office itself may in a like manner initiate such a complaint. The complaint shall be in such detail as to substantially apprise any party properly concerned as to the time, place, and facts surrounding the alleged unlawful discrimination. B. Upon perfection of a complaint filed pursuant to subsection A, the Office shall timely serve a charge on the respondent and provide all parties …