Know Your Rights: Anti-Trans Discrimination

Last updated: October 30, 2026 12:00 pm

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Transgender and nonbinary people’s rights are under attack at the federal level, but we are still protected under Virginia law.

Learn more about your protections from discrimination in public education and health insurance.

Health Insurance

If you need medically necessary gender-affirming care, Virginia law prohibits health insurance companies from denying you coverage.

Learn more about state law and healthcare coverage for trans and nonbinary Virginians here.

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Virginia Human Rights Act

Thanks to a law called the Virginia Human Rights Act (VHRA), a Virginia employer cannot fire, refuse to hire, or discriminate against you because of your gender identity and/or your sexual orientation.

And no Virginia public accommodation – including schools, businesses, and government buildings – can refuse to serve or discriminate against you because of your gender identity or sexual orientation, either.

Learn more about your rights and how you can enforce them under the VHRA here.

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