Support HB804 for a Transparent Rental Application Process! We strongly urge you to call your Congressional representative and urge them to vote in favor of House Bill 804 Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; nonrefundable application fee, limitations. HB804 requires that landlords must expressly disclose all nonrefundable application costs and deposits, as well as offer a copy of their admittance policy, to make the rental application process more transparent. This will minimize prejudice and improve...

Support SB475 to Ensure that the Accused will have Legal Counsel from the Beginning of the Legal Procedure! We urge you to contact your delegate and tell them to support Senate Bill 475 Court appearance of a person not free on bail; changes to provisions regarding bail hearings, etc. SB475 ensures that the accused will have legal counsel from the beginning of the legal procedure. Legislation such as this will prove to be overwhelmingly beneficial for those who have been wrongly convicted. This is a matter of equality,...

Support HB611 for the Establishment of an Early Identification System for Law Enforcement. We urge you to contact your delegate and tell them to support House Bill 611 Criminal records; establish a process for automatic expungement for certain convictions, report. HB 611 calls for the construction of an Early Identification System to allow law enforcement agencies to spot and intervene in problematic behavior before it becomes a significant event. HB611 is essentially a program that keeps track of each officer’s...

Support HB1054 for the Prohibition of the Disconnection of Certain Utilities During Disasters or Emergencies! We urge you to contact your delegate and tell them to support House Bill 1054 that declares disconnection prohibition for certain utilities. HB1054 prohibits gas, electric, and water providers from disconnecting customers for outstanding payments for the first 30 days when a public health emergency is declared. HB1054 also allows utilities to roll disconnection and reconnection fees into utility debt repayment...

Urge Legislators to Guarantee The Right To Vote The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy, yet it’s not guaranteed for all Virginians. The 1902 constitution was purposefully created to keep Black people from the ballot box. Even today, our constitution takes away the right to vote forever from people who have committed a felony but have served their time and who have returned to their communities. This law is still working as intended, meaning that one out of seven Black Virginians doesn’t have the right...

Reject HB 336 to make sure workers maintain their rights! The Virginia NAACP urges you to contact your legislator and tell them to vote NO on House Bill 336. HB336 would limit collective bargaining for public employees. We should continue to maintain the safety and job security for our workers in the Commonwealth of Virginia, which is why The Virginia State Conference NAACP strongly opposes this harmful legislation. Click here to contact your Senator. Go to Source Author: Joaquin...

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