The Virginia Values Act is about to hit Governor Northam’s desk, John—and he'll have 30 days to sign it!

We know he’s fielding requests right now from opponents of LGBTQ equality, who want to weaken the bill at the last minute. And it could happen: Under Virginia law, the Governor can add amendments and send bills back to the General Assembly.

We definitely do NOT want that, John. Besides weakening the bill, sending it back to the General Assembly this late in the legislative session could be enough to sink it altogether.

Email the Governor right now. Urge him to sign the Virginia Values Act into law with no amendments, and to do it ASAP.

We know the bill is in its absolute best form. It gives clear, strong nondiscrimination protections for our community. And protections for religious freedom and for businesses were considered and added during the legislative process. But now, opponents of equality want to water down the Act’s critical enforcement tools.

The Virginia Values Act doesn’t need any changes—and LGBTQ Virginians can’t wait any longer.

We’re about to become the first state in the South with comprehensive LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections. We know Governor Northam is excited to see our Commonwealth make history on his watch.

Let’s make sure it does. Email Governor Northam now and urge him to sign a clean bill with no amendments!

Thanks,

Vee Lamneck,
Executive Director