Bill > SJR1

This Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia to establish a fundamental right to reproductive freedom for every individual, meaning the right to make decisions about matters related to pregnancy cannot be denied, burdened, or infringed upon unless there's a compelling state interest, such as protecting the health of the person seeking care, and this can only be done through the least restrictive means possible. The Commonwealth is also prohibited from discriminating in the protection or enforcement of this right and cannot penalize or prosecute individuals based on pregnancy outcomes or for assisting someone else in exercising their reproductive freedom with their consent, unless a compelling state interest is demonstrated. This amendment is intended to be self-executing, meaning it would take effect on its own, and any invalid part would not affect the rest of the amendment.