HB5502Introduced in the House of Delegates
Amending the Human Rights Act to allow regulation of traits associated with a person’s race only for nondiscriminatory purposes
Introduced by Anitra Hamilton, District 81
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to provide a definition of "race" under the Human Rights Act to allow regulation of hairstyles or other traits historically associated with a persons race if done for a nondiscriminatory basis and to assure workplace safety.
Where it stands
To House Government Organization
February 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Government Organization then Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Government Organization
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