Constitutional Amendment for Reproductive Freedom
The need for a Constitutional Amendment for Reproductive Freedom
A constitutional amendment is our pathway to securing the right to abortion, birth control, and a range of reproductive healthcare needs, and preventing political intrusion into our personal lives and decisions. By placing this amendment in the hands of voters, we can ensure that politicians cannot revoke or establish barriers to these fundamental human rights.
Being able to decide if, when, how, and with whom to start or grow our families is essential to charting our own course for our futures and building strong communities. Reproductive freedom is an economic, health equity, and racial and gender justice issue.
Pledge to vote YES ON 1, the Constitutional Amendment for Reproductive Freedom, on or before this November’s election!
What Virginia needs in a Constitutional Amendment
More than Roe
Roe v. Wade was never enough. Roe merely granted the right to abortion but did not ensure access to care. It also allowed for gaps in care and restrictions that left little to no protections for people needing abortion later in pregnancy.
Virginia needs more than Roe v. Wade. We need broad protections for a spectrum of reproductive healthcare.
Reproductive freedom, not just abortion
Virginia needs a constitutional amendment that will solidify reproductive freedom, not just abortion rights. This includes:
- contraception
- IVF
- fertility treatment
- abortion care
- childbirth
- prenatal care
- miscarriage management
- post-partum care
Protections that leave no one behind
Medically unnecessary restrictions like arbitrary week limits leave Virginians behind. Pregnancy and abortion should not be treated like a one size fits all issue.
Politicians should not be able to deny or interfere with an individual’s fundamental right and access to reproductive healthcare, including abortion.
Virginia also needs protections from criminalization. People should not face jail time for having an abortion, providing abortion care, or helping someone access the care they need.
Passing the Constitutional Amendment for Reproductive Freedom
We can guarantee the right to abortion and reproductive freedom by amending Virginia’s constitution. The process in Virginia differs from other states as the amendment must pass the legislature 2 years in a row with an intervening election.
Here’s what this process looks like in Virginia:
- The constitutional amendment was introduced and passed by the General Assembly in January 2025
- An intervening House of Delegates election was held in November 2025
- The constitutional amendment was passed by the General Assembly the required second and final time in January 2026, along with the language that will appear on the ballot in November 2026
- Voters pass the Constitutional Amendment for Reproductive Freedom on November 3, 2026
Virginians for Reproductive Freedom
Teamwork truly makes the dream work. REPRO Rising Virginia is part of Virginians for Reproductive Freedom – a coalition of Virginia families, doctors, nurses, and advocacy organizations working to ensure we can make reproductive health care decisions free from government interference. Learn more about the work we do together and sign up for updates on the campaign.