(The Center Square) – A bill establishing the right to access and use FDA-approved contraceptives in Virginia is headed to Gov. Glenn Youngkin following approval from both the Senate and House of Delegates as the 2025 General Assembly session approaches…
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(The Center Square) – A bill establishing the right to access and use FDA-approved contraceptives in Virginia is headed to Gov. Glenn Youngkin following approval from both the Senate and House of Delegates as the 2025 General Assembly session approaches its final week.
The Senate on Tuesday passed the final version 21-19 before sending it to the Governor for consideration. Senate Bill 1105, introduced by Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, D-Chesterfield, protects the right of people to use and doctors to prescribe contraception, including the pill, IUDs, emergency contraceptives, condoms, and sterilization procedures.
The governor will have until March 24, 2025, to sign, veto, or propose amendments. If he does not act, the bill will automatically become law.
