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VA SB137

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stella Pekarsky

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates new Virginia Code section 18.2-404.1 prohibiting obstruction of reproductive health care facilities through force, threats, physical obstruction, or property damage

  • Defines "physical obstruction" as rendering passage to or from a reproductive health services facility impassable, unreasonably difficult, or hazardous

  • Covers hospitals, clinics, physician's offices, and any facility providing medical treatment related to the human reproductive system, including pregnancy or termination of pregnancy

  • Violations constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor for intentionally injuring, intimidating, or interfering with persons obtaining or providing reproductive health services

  • Explicitly preserves free speech rights, stating the law does not restrict the content of messages communicated inside or outside regulated areas

Legislative Description

Obstructing health care facility access; penalties.

Last Action

Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Courts of Justice: Criminal2/17/2026
Courts of Justice2/3/2026
Courts of Justice1/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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