Spanberger Joins Governors in Reproductive Freedom Alliance, Signs Related Va. Bills Into Law
The laws let people seek legal action against officials who block access, as the Virginia Department of Health cites rising demand.
- On Wednesday, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed the Right to Contraception Act and Contraception Equity Act into law at the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial in Lorton, codifying reproductive health protections.
- Former Governor Glenn Youngkin previously vetoed these measures, which now guarantee access to birth control and mandate insurance coverage for FDA-approved contraceptives, including over-the-counter options, for all Commonwealth residents.
- Senate Bill 596 and House Bill 6 establish rights to all FDA-approved contraceptive methods, while Senate Bill 361 and House Bill 1182 eliminate out-of-pocket costs for insured Virginians.
- Virginia remains the only Southern state not to further restrict reproductive healthcare following the Dobbs decision, as Lieutenant Governor Ghazala Hashmi stated such medical care was at risk immediately after that ruling.
- This legislation preempts the fourth anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling and a constitutional ballot referendum later this year, as the administration continues advocating for reproductive rights ahead of the upcoming election.
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Virginia governor signs bills guaranteeing access to contraception
Calling it an historic day for women, Virginia Democrats are putting a spotlight on two legislative measures that guarantee access to contraception in the commonwealth. The bills’ sponsors said the measures are necessary to protect Virginians in case the U.S. Supreme Court ever reverses a long-held decision that protects contraceptive rights. The memorial to the suffragists who championed women’s right...
Gov. Spanberger signs legislation aimed at guaranteeing access to contraception
Governor Spanberger’s office announced Wednesday that the governor had signed landmark legislation to protect reproductive freedoms, reaffirm the right to access contraception in Virginia and make sure more women can access critical reproductive healthcare.
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Spanberger joins governors in Reproductive Freedom Alliance, signs related Va. bills into law
From support for legislation and ballot referendums to helping states stockpile abortion and miscarriage management drug mifepristone, a growing cohort of governors are banding together as the Reproductive Freedom Alliance. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Wednesday that she has joined…
Spanberger highlights contraception and reproductive rights bills
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is celebrating two newly approved measures expanding reproductive rights and contraception access in the Commonwealth at an event at Occoquan Regional Park in Lorton.
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