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Virginia Gov. Spanberger rolls back transgender sports rules
Virginia's new governor quietly canceled transgender sports protections for girls
In brief
Virginia's new governor quietly canceled transgender sports protections for girls Virginia reversed proposed rules banning biological males from girls' sports after Supreme Court upheld transgender bans Originally reported by OutKick.
New governor cancels rules
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's team withdrew proposed transgender sports protections.
Rules withdrawn quietly
The change appeared on the state's regulatory website without public announcement.
Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court upheld transgender sports bans in women's competitions.
Petition for change
Female athletes petitioned to ban biological males from girls' sports in 2025.
State policy shift
Virginia's Department of Education issued sex-segregated sports policies under Youngkin.
At a glance
Virginia reversed proposed rules banning biological males from girls' sports after Supreme Court upheld transgender bans
