Contraception; definitions, establishes right to obtain, applicability, enforcement.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Title 32.1 a chapter numbered 21, consisting of sections numbered 32.1-376, 32.1-377, and 32.1-378, relating to contraception; right to contraception; applicability; enforcement.” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Contraception; right to contraception; applicability; enforcement. Establishes a right to obtain contraceptives and engage in contraception, as such terms are defined in the bill. The bill clarifies that none of its provisions shall be construed to permit or sanction the performance of any sterilization procedure without a patient's voluntary and informed consent. The bill creates a cause of action that may be instituted against anyone who infringes on such right. This bill is identical to SB 59
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced · Nov 17, 2025
Acts of Assembly Chapter 524 (latest official status)
Latest official status shown, exactly as the official record states it. The step by step history lives on the official page linked below.
The numbers
53
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Marcia S. "Cia" Price Jessica L. AndersonBonita G. AnthonyAlex Q. AskewElizabeth B. Bennett-ParkerKatrina CallsenKaren R. "Kacey" CarnegieBetsy B. CarrStacey Annie CarrollNadarius E. ClarkJoshua G. ColeNicole ColeKelly K. Convirs-FowlerLindsey DoughertyMark C. DowneyMichael B. FeggansLily V. FranklinDebra D. GardnerJackie H. GlassDan I. HelmerRozia A. Henson, Jr.Patrick A. HopeKaren Keys-GamarraPaul E. KrizekAmy J. LauferDestiny LeVere BollingMichelle Lopes MaldonadoMarty MartinezAdele Y. McClureDelores L. McQuinnLeslie Chambers MehtaMay NivarKimberly Pope AdamsSam RasoulAtoosa R. ReaserDavid A. ReidHolly M. SeiboldBriana D. SewellIrene ShinMarcus B. Simon
Recorded votes
Conference report agreed to by Senate (24-Y 15-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-03-13 · P · Y 24, N 15, X 1
Conference report agreed to by House (64-Y 34-N 0-A)House of Delegates · 2026-03-12 · P · Y 64, N 34, X 1
Senate insisted on substitute (39-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-02-27 · P · Y 39, X 1
Senate substitute rejected by House (1-Y 96-N 0-A)House of Delegates · 2026-02-25 · F · N 96, X 2, Y 1
Passed Senate with substitute (23-Y 15-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-02-23 · P · Y 23, N 15, X 2
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)Senate · 2026-02-20 · P · X 40
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-02-20 · P · Y 40
Reported from Education and Health with substitute (10-Y 4-N)Senate · 2026-02-19 · P · Y 10, X 1, N 4
Read third time and passed House (65-Y 32-N 0-A)House of Delegates · 2026-01-28 · P · Y 65, N 32, X 3
Reported from Health and Human Services (15-Y 7-N)House of Delegates · 2026-01-22 · P · Y 15, N 7
Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 3-N)House of Delegates · 2026-01-20 · P · Y 6, N 3
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Virginia legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Acts of Assembly Chapter 524.