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"Personhood"

HB 1, the first bill filed for the 2012 General Assembly session brings "personhood" to Virginia. This dangerous bill would ban abortion in all circumstances and even outlaw certain forms of birth control. Help fight back!

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Virginia Gets a Failing Grade
Virginia's many restrictions on reproductive rights and lack of pro-choice policies earn an "F" in NARAL Pro-Choice America's annual rating of states' laws.

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In Our State

The majority of Virginians support continued access to safe, legal abortion and birth control. Sadly, anti-choice politicians in our state wish to roll back healthcare for women. Help us fight for a pro-choice Virginia by learning more and getting involved.

Political Info and Laws in Brief


Executive


  • Governor Bob McDonnell (R) is anti-choice.
  • Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling (R) is anti-choice.
  • Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli (R) is anti-choice.


Legislature


  • The Virginia House of Delegates is anti-choice.
  • The Virginia Senate is mixed-choice.


Major Political Party Platforms


  • The Virginia Democratic Party supports a woman's right to choose.
  • The Virginia Republican Party opposes a woman's right to choose.
 
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