
In 2021, Virginia took huge steps toward creating a more equitable Commonwealth. But that progress came to a halt during a tough 2022 session, as a new administration and legislature assumed leadership. We expect the 2023 session to be just as challenging.
Since the new administration took office, attacks on civil liberties and civil rights have increased on all fronts – abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, criminal legal reform, as well as First Amendment and privacy rights. We’ll be heading into the 2023 legislative session with a two-pronged approach. We will do whatever it takes to block bills that seek to roll back the progress we have made. At the same time, we will be proactively pushing several bills – some new, and some we and our partners have been working on for years.
To be successful, we need you to let lawmakers know exactly what Virginians believe. This year is a short session – only 45 days – but we’ve got a full legislative agenda.