Gender Marker and Name Change Clinic
Name and Gender Marker Change Clinic October 21, 2023 We are partnering with Virginia Equality Bar Association for a Name and Gender Marker Update clinic on October 21st. This Clinic will cover legal aspects of name and gender marker changes. Sign up here to request an appointment where you can receive pro bono (free) assistance […]
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Legal Aid The Virginia Values Act, which went into effect on July 1, 2020, prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, public accommodations, and credit applications. RESOURCES: 3 ORGANIZATIONS | JUNE 27, 2023 KEY TOPICS: CIVIL RIGHTS | DISCRIMINATION | LOW-INCOME | FAMILY COURT | IMMIGRATION & ASYLUM […]
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Equality Virginia: Youngkin Administration Targets LGBTQ+ Youth in Newly Released Virginia Department of Education Policies
RICHMOND, VA – Today, Equality Virginia, the Commonwealth’s leading advocacy organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) equality, released the following statement in response to the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) decision to finalize its model policies on the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students in Virginia’s Public Schools after an eight […]
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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 […]
2025 General Assembly
2025 Virginia General Assembly This bill tracker is maintained by the staff of Equality Virginia during the 2025 Legislative Session. It contains bill categories, bill status and positions for legislation being tracked by Equality Virginia staff. While we strive to keep this document up to date, bill language may be updated in a way that […]