January 13-17 Update!

Friend,

The Virginia General Assembly is underway and the first full week is shaping up to be a busy one!

Our goals this year are simple:

Protect LGBTQIA+ Virginians from harmful state and federal policies.
Inform and mobilize our community on legislative issues affecting LGBTQIA+ rights.
Empower elected leaders to champion and support transgender Virginians.

Email your Virginia Senator and Delegate and urge them to oppose bills that would negatively impact our community. Make your voice heard!

More often than not, committees give very short notice on when they will discuss a bill and take testimony - sometimes, we find out only 24 hours in advance! We are looking to build a rapid response team of advocates who can jump into action by giving in-person or virtual testimony, send emails to lawmakers, call lawmakers' offices, and/or share an action alert on your personal social media. Learn More!

TODAY: Marriage Equality Committee Hearing

Let's Amend The Constitution!

On January 14th at 1:00 PM, the Senate Privileges & Election Committee will meet to consider three constitutional amendments-- affirming the right to marry, enshrining reproductive freedom, and restoring voting rights. You can email the committee now to support these three amendments! If you'd like to support in person please email [email protected]!

Email The Committee

Reproductive Freedom Webinar

Protecting Reproductive Freedom: The Path Towards a Constitutional Amendment

At Equality Virginia we are proud to be a member of Virginians for Reproductive Freedom (VRF), alongside 16 other state organizations dedicated to reproductive freedom. Join VRF for our first-ever public webinar to: break down the current state of abortion laws in Virginia, explore the constitutional amendment process to enshrine reproductive freedom in our state's constitution, learn how you can take action to ensure abortion remains safe, legal, and accessible in Virginia.

RSVP Now!

2025 Bill Tracker

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, as well as asks you can make to your Delegate and Senator. While we strive to keep this document up to date, bill language may be updated in a way that is no longer aligned with the description presented here. Check it out here!

If you feel there is an inconsistency, don’t hesitate to reach out for more information. None of the information presented here represents legal advice or opinions.

Note: Our bill tracker is kept as up to date as possible. For the most up to date information about a bill or measure, visit https://lis.virginia.gov/

Get Engaged

Join Us At A Lobby Day!

At our Pride At The Capitol: LGBTQIA+ Lobby Days you can learn about the legislative process and bills impacting our community, impact the legislative process and meeting directly with your lawmaker and key elected officials to advocate for equality, and connect with like-minded community advocates!

RSVP: January 29 (virtual)

RSVP: February 11

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