Constitutional amendment; fundamental right to reproductive freedom(submitting to qualified voters).

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Plain-English Summary

Constitutional amendment (voter referendum); fundamental right to reproductive freedom. Provides for a referendum at the November 3, 2026, election to approve or reject an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia relating to the right to make one's own decisions related to reproductive health care, including access to abortion. The amendment protects patients and their doctors and nurses from being punished for making such decisions. The amendment allows the state to place restrictions on acces…

Source: OpenStates · fetched February 11, 2026

Who it affects

Reproductive-age person

Protects the fundamental right to reproductive freedom, including access to abortion, and shields patients and healthcare providers from punishment for decisions related to reproductive healthcare.

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Reproductive-age persondirectMajor impactHigh certainty
Protects the fundamental right to reproductive freedom, including access to abortion, and shields patients and healthcare providers from punishment for decisions related to reproductive healthcare.
“Provides for a referendum at the November 3, 2026, election to approve or reject an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia relating to the right to make one's own decisions related to reproductive health care, including access to abortion.”· General
“The amendment protects patients and their doctors and nurses from being punished for making such decisions.”· General

What the Bill Does

Establishes a voter referendum for November 3, 2026, to consider a constitutional amendment.
The proposed amendment would protect the fundamental right to reproductive freedom, including abortion access.
Shields patients and healthcare providers from penalties related to reproductive health decisions.

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