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VA HB6
Bill
Status
Engrossed
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Marcia Price
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AI Summary
- Establishes a statutory right for individuals to obtain contraceptives and engage in contraception, and for licensed health care providers to provide contraceptives and related information
- Defines "contraceptive" broadly to include oral contraceptives, IUDs, hormonal implants, emergency contraceptives, condoms, injectables, vaginal barriers, patches, and vaginal rings legally marketed under federal law
- Prohibits the Commonwealth and localities from enforcing any law that restricts the sale, provision, or use of contraceptives, or that penalizes individuals for helping others obtain contraception
- Allows enforcement through civil actions by the Attorney General, adversely affected individuals or entities, or health care providers on behalf of themselves, staff, or patients
- Requires any defense of a restrictive law to prove by clear and convincing evidence that it significantly advances contraceptive safety with no less restrictive alternative available
Legislative Description
Contraception; establishes right to obtain, applicability, enforcement.
Last Action
Conference report agreed to by Senate (24-Y 15-N 0-A)
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Education and Health1/29/2026
Health and Human Services: Health1/16/2026
Health and Human Services11/17/2025
Full Bill Text
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