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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Sage's Law; minor students experiencing gender incongruence; parental notification of certain requests and parental permission for certain plans required; parental care. Requires each public elementary or secondary school principal or his designee to (i) as soon as practicable, inform at least one parent of a minor student enrolled in such school if such minor requests that any such employee participate while at school in the social affirmation of such minor student's gender incongruence or the transition of such minor student to a sex or gender different from the minor's biological sex, as such terms are defined in the bill, and (ii) request and receive permission from at least one parent of a minor student enrolled at such school prior to the implementation at such school of any plan concerning any gender incongruence experienced by such minor, including any counseling of such minor at school. Any such plan shall include provision for parental participation to the extent requested by the parent. The bill also clarifies, in the definition of the term "abused or neglected child," that in no event shall referring to and raising the child in a manner consistent with the child's biological sex, including related mental health or medical decisions, be considered abuse or neglect.
AI Summary
This bill, known as Sage's Law, requires public elementary and secondary schools to notify at least one parent of a minor student as soon as practicable if the student requests school employees to affirm their gender incongruence, which is defined as a difference between a student's biological sex and their felt or stated gender, or to participate in their transition to a different gender. This affirmation includes using different pronouns or names, or allowing the student to use sex-segregated facilities or participate in sex-differentiated activities inconsistent with their biological sex. Furthermore, schools must obtain parental permission before implementing any plan related to a minor student's gender incongruence, including any counseling provided at school, and these plans must allow for parental involvement as requested. The bill also clarifies that referring to and raising a child in a manner consistent with their biological sex, including related mental health or medical decisions, will not be considered child abuse or neglect.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB532) (on 01/15/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB532 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB532) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1088310.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB532/text/HB532 |
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