Current Laws
Virginia Laws in BriefAnti-Choice Laws ABORTION BAN Virginia bans a safe abortion procedure. BIASED COUNSELING AND MANDATORY DELAY Virginia law subjects women seeking abortions to biased counseling requirements and mandatory delays. COUNSELING BAN/GAG RULE Virginia prohibits certain state employees or organizations receiving state funds from referring women for abortion services. INSURANCE PROHIBITION FOR ABORTION Virginia restricts insurance coverage of abortion. PHYSICIAN-ONLY RESTRICTION Virginia prohibits certain qualified health care professionals from performing abortions. REFUSAL TO PROVIDE MEDICAL SERVICES Virginia allows certain individuals or entities to refuse to provide women specific reproductive health services, information, or referrals. RESTRICTIONS ON LOW INCOME WOMEN'S ACCESS TO ABORTION Virginia restricts low-income women's access to abortion. RESTRICTIONS ON YOUNG WOMEN'S ACCESS TO ABORTION Virginia law restricts young women's access to abortion services by mandating parental consent and notice. TARGETED REGULATION OF ABORTION PROVIDERS (TRAP) Virginia law subjects abortion providers to burdensome restrictions not applied to other medical professionals. | 
