Action:
Amendments to reflect Chapters 17 and 478 Acts of Assembly (2021 Special Session I)
Action 5811
General Information
| Action Summary |
During its 2021 special session I, the General Assembly enacted Chapters 17 and 478 of the Acts of Assembly which amended the Virginia Fair Housing Law § 36-96.1 et seq of the Code of Virginia effective July 1, 2021. The Real Estate Board and the Fair Housing Board are amending its regulations to conform to the statutory changes made as a result of these amendments. The regulations being amended (18 VAC 135-50 et seq) contain language changing a protected class and clarifying reasonable accommodation as a result of the statutory changes. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and
is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation:
§ 2.2-4006.A.4.a
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| RIS Project |
Yes [6906] |
| Associated Mandates |
Adds military status as VFHO protected class and clarifies disability-related parking requests are reasonable accommodations.
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
Status |
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9382
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/01/2021. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Anika Coleman
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Executive Director
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Address:
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9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 400
Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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reboard@dpor.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-8552
FAX: (866)826-8863
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this board.
