Virginia Stops Six Anti-Trans Bills

The Virginia Senate Education Committee prevented six anti-trans bills.

The committee rejected state Senator Mark Peake (R-Lynchburg)’s Senate Bill 960, state Senator Amanda Chase (R-Colonial Heights)’s Senate Bill 791, and state Senator Bryce Reeves (R-Spotsylvania County)’s Senate Bill 1203. All three measures would have banned transition-related health care for minors in Virginia.

According to Washington Blade, the committee also killed state Senator John Cosgrove (R-Chesapeake)’s Senate Bill 911, Reeves’ Senate Bill 1186 and Peake’s Senate Bill 962. The measures would have banned transgender athletes from school teams corresponding with their gender identity.

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Equality Virginia tweeted that committee members received more than 3,000 emails opposing the bills. The statewide advocacy group further noted 10 out of 12 anti-trans bills introduced during this year’s legislative session have been defeated.

“Thank you to everyone who has spoken up against these bills,” said Equality Virginia. “Virginia is remaining a better, more inclusive state because of your efforts.”

“The fight isn’t over,” added the advocacy group. “But we know Virginians will show up for trans youth, day after day.”

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