Abortion rights amendment passes in Virginia
Summary
Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment establishing a fundamental right to reproductive freedom. It protects abortion access during the first two trimesters and allows third-trimester regulations, with exceptions to protect a pregnant woman’s life or health.Key Facts
- The amendment passed in a statewide vote on Tuesday.
- It establishes a constitutional right to reproductive freedom in Virginia.
- It protects access to abortion during the first two trimesters of pregnancy.
- The state may regulate abortion in the third trimester, while preserving access to protect a pregnant woman’s life or health.
- The amendment also creates rights related to contraception and fertility care.
- The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to abortion in 2022, allowing states to set their own policies.
- Since 2022, voters in more than one-fifth of U.S. states have approved ballot measures protecting abortion rights.
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