State Sen. Charles Carrico (R-Galax) introduced SB 41
Religious freedom measure advances in state Senate
Measures would apply to LGBT state employees, housing
Measures passed with bipartisan support
Equality Virginia, ACLU of Virginia held press conference
Advocates sharply criticize Bob Marshall's measure
Resolutions seek to formally repeal commonwealth marriage ban
Newly elected gay delegate plans to offer bills next week
Same-sex nuptials have been legal since Oct. 2014
Gay incumbents easily re-elected in Northern Virginia