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Delegate urges study before amending Virginia Constitution to enshrine ‘reproductive freedom’
Summary
During the Feb. 17 House floor, Delegate Zehr asked for a study panel and detailed concerns about a proposed constitutional amendment described as protecting 'reproductive freedom,' saying key terms lack statutory definition and could have unforeseen consequences.
Delegate Zehr raised concerns on the House floor on Feb. 17 about proposed constitutional language on reproductive rights and asked that the General Assembly create a panel to study the measure before a vote.
Zehr said that for two years he has requested a study on the proposed amendment, which the floor discussion identified as HJ1 (a proposed constitutional amendment concerning reproductive freedom). He argued that the amendment would introduce new constitutional language that currently has no definition in the Code of Virginia, the existing state constitution or in case law.
"What does reproductive freedom mean?" Zehr asked on the floor, adding several specific questions: "Does…
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