Compare VA HB 1242 (2026) and VA HB 1809 (2025)

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VA HB 1242 (2026)VA HB 1809 (2025)
SESSION INTRODUCED 26102027D HOUSE BILL NO. 1242 Offered January 14, 2026 Prefiled January 14, 2026 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 22.1-271.11 and 23.1-408.2, relating to K-12 schools and institutions of higher education; student participation in women's sports; civil cause of action. ————— Patron—Oates ————— Committee Referral Pending ————— Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia: 1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding sections numbered 22.1-271.11 and 23.1-408.2 as follows: § 22.1-271.11. Interscholastic, intramural, and club athletic teams and sports; designation of teams; student participation. A. Each interscholastic, intramural, o…SESSION INTRODUCED 25100018D HOUSE BILL NO. 1809 Offered January 8, 2025 Prefiled January 6, 2025 A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 22.1-271.9 and 23.1-408.2, relating to K-12 schools and institutions of higher education; student participation in women's sports; civil cause of action. ————— Patron—Oates ————— Committee Referral Pending ————— Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia: 1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding sections numbered 22.1-271.9 and 23.1-408.2 as follows: § 22.1-271.9. Interscholastic, intramural, and club athletic teams and sports; designation of teams; student participation. A. Each interscholastic, intramural, or clu…