REPRO Rising Virginia Celebrates the Second Passage of SJ1, the Constitutional Amendment for Reproductive Freedom

Media Contact: Chrisi West, Sr. Communications Manager    
Email: cwest@reprorisingva.org 

Richmond, VA – Today, the Virginia State Senate joined their colleagues in the House of Delegates in passing SJ1- the Constitutional Amendment for Reproductive Freedom. This is the second, and final passage required for the constitutional amendment. Next, the amendment will be put on the ballot this November, where Virginia voters will have a chance to finally weigh in on the future of their reproductive rights and freedom in the Commonwealth. 

“Reproductive healthcare is healthcare. And we know Virginians across the Commonwealth want access to safe, dignified care no matter their circumstances. The General Assembly kept the needs and wants of Virginians at heart with their vote to pass the Constitutional Amendment for Reproductive Freedom,” said Tarina Keene, Executive Director of REPRO Rising Virginia. “Now Virginia voters will finally be able to determine for themselves what access to the full range of reproductive healthcare looks like for them, their families, and for future generations. This is amendment will protect the right and access to the full whole spectrum of reproductive healthcare, including birth control, abortion, pre-and post-natal care, fertility treatment, childbirth, and miscarriage management without stigma, bias, or government intrusion. We look forward to helping make this a reality for all Virginians.” 

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REPRO Rising Virginia 501(c4) is one of the leading reproductive rights and freedom organizations in the Commonwealth, and the only reproductive rights organization focused solely on policy and political outcomes in Virginia.  

REPRO Rising Virginia is working to ensure that every Virginian has access to the full range of reproductive will mobilize has a statewide network of more than 50,000 members and activists, REPRO Rising Virginia mobilized reproductive freedom voters to elect a strong majority in the General Assembly in 2025.