Virginia House Passes Reproductive-Freedom Amendment After Heated Floor Debate
After extended floor debate over the amendment's language and scope, the House passed a constitutional amendment on reproductive freedom by a recorded vote of 64–35. Opponents warned the text could immunize unlicensed actors; supporters said it protects existing health‑care access and will go to voters.
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The Virginia House of Delegates passed a proposed constitutional amendment on reproductive freedom on Jan. 29, 2026, after a prolonged floor exchange that centered on the precise wording and potential legal consequences.
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