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- Governor Abigail Spanberger withdrew the girls’ sports regulation on July 30, 2026.
- The rule would have barred biological males from female-only teams, locker rooms and bathrooms.
- Athletes Réka György, Lily Mullens and Carter Satterfield filed the petition in April 2025.
- Virginia Board of Health approved the petition unanimously in August 2025 by a 14-0 vote.
- Critics including Rep. Michelle Davis said the rollback harms girls’ privacy and safety.