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HB 6

Contraception; definitions, establishes right to obtain, applicability, enforcement.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lashrecse Aird and 45 co-sponsors

Virginia law establishes an enforceable right to obtain contraception without government restriction, protecting access amid federal reproductive rights uncertainty.

Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0524)
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Bill Summary · HB 6

Legislative bill overview

HB 6 establishes a statutory right for individuals to obtain contraception without government restriction or interference in Virginia. The bill creates enforcement mechanisms and clarifies that this right applies broadly across the state, likely in response to concerns about potential federal limitations on reproductive healthcare access.

Why is this important

This bill provides state-level legal protection for contraceptive access at a time when federal protections face uncertainty following recent Supreme Court decisions affecting reproductive rights. It establishes Virginia law as a backstop ensuring residents maintain access to contraception regardless of federal policy changes.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "contraception": The bill's definition of contraceptive methods may be contested, particularly regarding medications or devices some consider abortifacients versus contraceptives
  • Religious exemptions: Unclear whether religious organizations or individuals with conscience objections receive exemptions from providing or facilitating contraceptive access
  • Federal-state conflict: Creates potential tension if federal law restricts contraceptive access, forcing Virginia to choose between state and federal compliance
  • Implementation details: The enforcement mechanisms and which entities are bound by the requirement (insurers, employers, healthcare providers) may generate disagreement
  • Partisan divide: Committee vote (10-4) and unanimous House passage suggest some legislative opposition, reflecting broader political divisions on reproductive healthcare

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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