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VA SB596
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Carroll Foy
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AI Summary
- Establishes a legal right for individuals to obtain contraceptives and engage in contraception, and for licensed health care providers to provide contraceptives and related information
- Defines contraceptives broadly to include oral contraceptives, IUDs, hormonal implants, emergency contraceptives, condoms, injectables, vaginal barrier methods, patches, and vaginal rings that are legally marketed under federal law
- Prohibits the Commonwealth and localities from enforcing laws that restrict the sale, provision, or use of contraceptives, or that penalize individuals for helping others obtain contraception
- Requires any law restricting contraception access to meet a "clear and convincing evidence" standard showing it significantly advances safety with no less restrictive alternative available
- Authorizes enforcement through civil actions by the Attorney General, affected individuals, or health care providers on behalf of themselves, staff, or patients, with courts empowered to grant injunctive relief
Legislative Description
Contraceptives; establishes right to obtain, applicability, enforcement, etc.
Last Action
Conference report agreed to by Senate (24-Y 15-N 0-A)
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services: Health2/16/2026
Health and Human Services2/13/2026
Education: Health1/27/2026
Education and Health1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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