Virginia Constitutional Amendment (HJ1)
“That every individual has the fundamental right to reproductive freedom and that the right to make and effectuate one’s own decisions about all matters related to one’s pregnancy cannot be denied, burdened, or otherwise infringed upon by the Commonwealth, unless justified by a compelling state interest and achieved by the least restrictive means. The amendment prohibits the Commonwealth from penalizing, prosecuting, or otherwise taking adverse action against an individual for exercising the individual’s right to reproductive freedom or for aiding another individual in the exercise of such right, unless justified by a compelling state interest.”
Why Does This Matter?
Virginia is already the most pro-abortion state in the South, where abortion is legal through birth with virtually zero protection for preborn babies. On top of that, an Abortion Amendment is in process that would enshrine “reproductive rights” into the state constitution.
This is a major threat to Pregnancy Centers. If the amendment passes, it could easily be interpreted to mean that PRCs that don’t offer abortion services are “denying, burdening, or infringing” on the rights of Virginia citizens. We would be exposed to legal threats that could hamper or even stop our ability to minister to women and babies in our communities.
The Amendment has already passed twice through the VA General Assembly. It is now on the ballot for a popular vote on November 3rd, 2026.
Resources
Help Spread the Word!
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Below are resources you can download to help you understand why this amendment matters and why you must vote NO. Please share and spread awareness!
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