Legislative Success
Affirming Families
(SB1321) Virginia has established a legal path to parenthood for unmarried LGBTQ couples and expands Virginia’s stepparent adoption provisions to legally recognize diverse and modern family structures.
(SB 245 & HB 386) Virginia has banned the practice of conversion therapy on minors by licensed professionals.
Building Safer Communities
The LGBTQ “panic defense” that claims an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity is banned in Virginia
Hate crime laws now protect LGBTQ+ Virginians and track data on hate crimes within the Commonwealth (HB 276 & HB 276)
HIV Law Modernization
(SB1138) Virginia has decreased barriers to prevention and treatment services of HIV by modernizing statute language and HIV testing requirements.
Virginia Values Act
The Virginia Values Act (SB 868) bans discrimination against LGBTQ+ people in employment, housing, and public spaces.
Quality of Life for Trans Virginians
Gender Identity on State ID
Nonbinary Virginians may select a “nonbinary” gender marker or “gender X” option on DMV licenses and IDs.
Increase Voting Access
Voters are allowed to cast a ballot without showing an ID containing a photo. This removes the issue of trans Virginians being outed by an old ID or license.
Ban Health Insurance Discrimination
Health insurance companies are prohibited from discriminating against transgender and nonbinary Virginians.
Eliminating Proof of Medical Procedure
It is easier to obtain a birth certificate that matches one’s identity in Virginia, making legal name and sex changes easier to go through with in Virginia.
Quality of Life for Trans Virginians
Gender Identity on State ID
Nonbinary Virginians may select a “nonbinary” gender marker or “gender X” option on DMV licenses and IDs.
Increase Voting Access
Voters are allowed to cast a ballot without showing an ID containing a photo. This removes the issue of trans Virginians being outed by an old ID or license.
Ban Health Insurance Discrimination
Health insurance companies are prohibited from discriminating against transgender and nonbinary Virginians.
Eliminating Proof of Medical Procedure
It is easier to obtain a birth certificate that matches one’s identity in Virginia, making legal name and sex changes easier to go through with in Virginia.
