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This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a fundamental right to reproductive freedom for every individual, encompassing decisions about prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, contraception, abortion care, miscarriage management, and fertility care, and it will be put to a vote of qualified voters on November 3, 2026. The amendment aims to protect patients and healthcare providers from penalties for making these decisions, while allowing the state to regulate abortion access in the third trimester of pregnancy, but only if the patient's life or physical or mental health is at risk or the fetus cannot survive. The amendment also clarifies that a state interest is considered compelling only if it serves to maintain or improve the health of the individual seeking care, consistent with accepted medical standards, and does not infringe on their autonomous decision-making.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB781