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The Virginia Senate on Friday approved two bills that would ban anti-LGBT discrimination in the commonwealth.

Lawmakers by a 25-15 vote margin approved Senate Bill 12, which would ban discrimination against state employees based on their sexual orientation and gender identity.

State Sens. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria) and A. Donald McEachin (D-Henrico County) introduced SB 12 last month. The measure would codify into law Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s 2014 executive order that bans anti-LGBT discrimination against state employees.

The Virginia Senate by a 25-15 vote margin also approved Senate Bill 67, which would add sexual orientation and gender identity to the Virginia Housing Law.

State Sen. Jennifer Wexton (D-Loudoun County) introduced SB 67 last month.

Ebbin on his Twitter page celebrated the passage of both bills.

Bills passing nondiscrimination in public employment (SB12) and in public housing (SB67) pass the Senate 25-15! @SenatorWexton — Adam Ebbin (@AdamEbbin) January 29, 2016

The Washington Blade will provide additional information as it becomes available.