Constitutional amendment second reference fundamental right to reproductive freedom (HJ 1)
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Virginia
2026
This amendment adds a constitutional right to reproductive freedom in Virginia. People could decide about pregnancy, birth, contraception, abortion, miscarriage care, and fertility care. The state could not punish patients or helpers for these choices. Any limits must be the least needed and focused on protecting the patient's health. Virginia could regulate abortions late in pregnancy, but not when needed for health or if the fetus is not viable.
Vote Yes on this bill if you want Virginia’s constitution to protect personal decisions about pregnancy, contraception, abortion, miscarriage care, and fertility care, prevent punishment of patients and helpers, and allow only health-focused limits with narrow third-trimester regulations preserving health and life exceptions.
Organizations that support this bill may include reproductive rights groups, civil liberties organizations, many medical and public health associations, and women's health advocates.
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Vote No on this bill if you want to keep the constitution as is and allow lawmakers and courts to set or tighten rules on abortion and other reproductive health services without adding new constitutional protections.
Organizations that oppose this bill may include anti-abortion advocacy groups, some religious organizations, and groups seeking stricter limits on abortion and reproductive services.
