Fair Housing
The Virginia Fair Housing Law was designed to mirror the federal Fair Housing Act but with additional protected classes. Which additional class is unique to Virginia?
ARace
BSexual orientation and gender identity✓ Correct
CDisability
DNational origin
Explanation
Virginia adds sexual orientation and gender identity (among other classes like source of funds and elderliness) to its Fair Housing Law beyond the seven protected classes in the federal Fair Housing Act.
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