Law's protections for LGBTQ people, as well as pregnant people and veterans, will go into effect on July 1
With the Virginia Values Act, the commonwealth becomes the first Southern state to pass protections for LGBTQ residents
Three Republicans from rural areas cross party lines to back the Virginia Values Act
House and Senate committees expected to approve bill later this week
Virginia’s incoming House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn (D-Fairfax Station) promised that her caucus would successfully pass laws prohibiting discrimination against LGBTQ Virginians after Democrats take control...