Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB1173: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3900, 2.2-3901, 2.2-3902, 2.2-3904, 2.2-3905, and 2.2-3909 of the Code of Virginia, relating to Virginia Human Rights Act; menopause or perimenopause; discrimination prohibited; reasonable accommodations; report.
Status: Vetoed, May 19, 2026
Virginia Human Rights Act; menopause or perimenopause; discrimination prohibited; report. Prohibits discrimination under the Virginia Human Rights Act on the basis of menopause or perimenopause for purposes of nondiscrimination in government programs, public accommodation, employment hiring, and reasonable employer accommodation. The bill also directs the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, to conduct a study on menopause and perimenopause in the workforce, menopause and perimenopause accommodations in employment environments, and the scope of existing menopause-related and perimenopause-related policies and to develop best practices related to menopause and perimenopause accommodations in employment environments. The bill directs the Commissioners to submit such report to the Governor and General Assembly by July 1, 2028, and to post such report on the Department of Labor and Industry's website. This bill is identical to SB 258.
What the bill says
To direct the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to conduct a study on menopause and perimenopause in the workforce and employment environments. 1. § 1. That the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, shall conduct a study on menopause and perimenopause in the workforce, menopause-related and perimenopause-related accommodations in employment environments, and the scope of existing menopause-related and perimenopause-related policies, including health insurance coverage and therapeutic treatments for menopause-related and perimenopause-relat.
From the amended text, April 13, 2026:
A BILL to direct the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to conduct a study on menopause and perimenopause in the workforce and employment environments. 1. § 1. That the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, shall conduct a study on menopause and perimenopause in the workforce, menopause-related and perimenopause-related accommodations in employment environments, and the scope of existing menopause-related and perimenopause-related policies, including health insurance coverage and therapeutic treatments for menopause-related and perimenopause-related symptoms, access to health care professionals for menopause-related and perimenopause-related matters, menopause and perimenopause awareness policies, and health care spending accounts that can be used for menopause-related and perimenopause-related benefits and services. In conducting such study, the Commissioners shall develop best practices for menopause-related and perimenopause-related accommodations in employment environments. No later than July 1, 2028, the Commissioners shall submit a report of their findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly and shall publish such report on the Department of Labor and Industry's website.