RICHMOND, VA—Equality Virginia today released the following statement from Executive Director Narissa Rahaman after Governor Abigail Spanberger formally signed House Bill 1207 / Senate Bill 2 into law.
“Paid family and medical leave recognizes the realities of modern families across the Commonwealth, including Virginia’s LGBTQ+ families who too often face barriers to economic security and caregiving support. Equality Virginia is proud to celebrate this important step forward for all working families and grateful to the lawmakers, advocates, and coalition partners who helped make it possible. Every family deserves the ability to care for one another with dignity, stability, and support.”
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