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Senate committee advances Contraceptive Equity Act after hours of pro and con testimony
Summary
Lawmakers amended and voted to report SB 780 — aligning Virginia law to the ACA contraceptive coverage benefit — after testimony from health groups, insurers, religious organizations and faith-based opponents.
Senate Bill 780, commonly referred to at the hearing as the Contraceptive Equity Act, was amended on the committee floor and reported with a 9–6 vote to re-refer to the Senate Finance Committee. The bill would enshrine in Virginia law elements of the federal Affordable Care Act’s no–copay contraceptive benefit and clarify coverage, exceptions and effective dates for contracts and renewals.
Senator Carol Foy (patron) presented a line amendment to adjust the effective date language and to add an enactment clause limiting application to contracts issued or renewed on or after Jan. 1, 2026. The…
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