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VA SB411

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Peake

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits gender transition procedures for individuals under 21 years of age, including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, surgeries such as mastectomies, and genital surgeries performed to facilitate gender transition

  • Medical professionals who perform prohibited procedures face license revocation and civil penalties of up to $1,000 per occurrence

  • Requires government agents and state employees to immediately notify parents in writing if a minor exhibits symptoms of gender dysphoria or expresses a desire to be treated inconsistently with their biological sex

  • Prohibits state funds from being used directly or indirectly for gender transition procedures or for government health plans that cover such procedures

  • Creates a civil cause of action allowing affected individuals to sue for compensatory damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees, with a statute of limitations extending to 20 years after a minor turns 18

Legislative Description

Youth Health Protection Act; established, civil penalty.

Last Action

Passed by indefinitely in Education and Health (9-Y 5-N)

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Education: Health Professions1/30/2026
Education and Health1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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