HB377:

Charitable institutions and associations; local appropriations to faith-based organizations.

Bill Summary:

Charitable institutions and associations; local appropriations to faith-based organizations. Provides that no organization shall be prohibited from applying for or receiving public funds as part of a neutral grant or funding program from a locality on the basis of the organization's religious status, provided that all government funds received from the locality are used to provide community services for secular purposes, and further provides that nothing in the bill shall be construed to absolve or change any existing right or obligation created by certain provisions of the Virginia Human Rights Act or related to the exercise of religion.