Bill > HJR1

This Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia to establish a fundamental right to reproductive freedom for every individual. This means that individuals have the right to make their own decisions about matters related to their pregnancy, and this right cannot be denied, burdened, or infringed upon unless the state can demonstrate a compelling interest, such as protecting the health of the individual seeking care according to accepted medical standards, and uses the least restrictive means to achieve that interest. The resolution also states that the Commonwealth cannot penalize or take adverse action against individuals based on pregnancy outcomes or against those who assist someone else in exercising their reproductive freedom with consent, and that this amendment will be self-executing, meaning it will take effect on its own without further legislation.