Action:
Promulgate Regulations Governing Biological Sex Specific or Separated Spaces and Activities
Action 6905
General Information
| Action Summary |
This is a Notice of Intended Regulatory Action (NOIRA) to promulgate new regulations governing gender specific spaces and activities resulting from the unanimous approval of Petition for Rulemaking 432 by the Board of Health on August 18, 2025. The Board supports taking action to protect and preserve the public health of Virginians, including the public health of women and girls.
The purpose of this action is to add regulations within 12 VAC 5 to prevent biological males from participating in organized female-only athletic teams and competitions in Virginia, and to prevent biological males from using designated female spaces where females are likely to be in any state of undress.
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| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [8488] |
| Associated Petitions for Rulemaking |
Prevent biological males from female-only athletics and certain female-designated spaces
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
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10992
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NOIRA
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Comment period is underway and will end on 12/17/2025. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Joe Hilbert
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Director of Governmental and Regulatory Affairs
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Address:
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109 Governor Street
Richmond, VA 23219
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Email Address:
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joe.hilbert@vdh.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)864-7006
FAX: (804)864-7022
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
