Why 5/5: As a constitutional amendment, this bill has long-term, fundamental implications for reproductive healthcare access and provider regulation in Virginia.
This proposed constitutional amendment would establish a fundamental right to reproductive freedom in Virginia, directly impacting the operational framework for healthcare providers offering reproductive services and ensuring patient access. It aims to protect individuals' ability to make reproductive healthcare decisions by preventing state interference unless justified by a compelling interest, while still allowing for some third-trimester regulation with exceptions for medical necessity.
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Cleared committee
Reported from Privileges and Elections (8-Y 5-N)
Second reading
Read second time
Third reading
Read third time
Update
Floor offered Senator Durant, Tara A. Amendment
Update
Reading of amendment waived (Voice Vote)
Amendment rejected
Senator Durant Amendment rejected (18-Y 21-N 0-A)
Update
Floor offered Senator Jordan, Emily M. Amendment
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Reading of amendment waived (Voice Vote)
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Amendment rejected
Senator Jordan Amendment rejected (18-Y 21-N 0-A)
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate
Update
Agreed to by Senate
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ1ER)
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker