We, the undersigned, write to express our unequivocal opposition to VCU Health, UVA Health and Children’s Hospital of King’s Daughter’s recent decision to suspend and restrict access to lifesaving, evidence-based gender-affirming care for young people and their families across the Commonwealth.

The Virginia House and Senate have unanimously passed legislation that introduces a new pathway to CPA licensure, set to take effect from 1 January 2026. Virginia is claimed to have become the second state,