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HB5674Introduced in the House of Delegates

Prohibiting civil rights violations based on disability, gender identity or sexual orientation

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by John Williams, District 80

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to prohibit civil rights violations based on disability gender identity, or sexual orientation. The bill provides that evidence of constitutionally protected speech or associations is not admissible in criminal prosecutions except in certain situations. The bill provides for sentencing alternatives for persons convicted of violations. And, the amendments to this section are to be known as "Angel's Law".

Where it stands

To House Judiciary

February 17, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Judiciary

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