FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 6, 2026
Media: Mary.Olivia@VirginiansForReproductiveFreedom.org
Governor Spanberger Sends Reproductive Freedom Amendment to the People
Today, Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation that allows the historic Constitutional Amendment for Reproductive Freedom to appear on the ballot this November. With this signature, the legislative phase of the state constitutional amendment process has officially concluded. It is now up to the people to protect their freedom to make their own reproductive health care decisions.
“We want to thank Governor Spanberger and reproductive freedom champions in the legislature for their support of this bill, which will allow the voters of Virginia to make their voices heard in November,” said Han Jones, Campaign Manager with Virginians for Reproductive Freedom. “Every person’s reproductive health journey is unique, from contraception to fertility to abortions or miscarriages. We should be able to make decisions about our reproductive health for ourselves, and health care professionals need to be able to act in the best interests of their patients, without government interference or fear of punishment.”
This legislation will allow Virginians to cast their vote on the following question:
Question: Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to (i) protect the freedom to make personal decisions about prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, birth control, abortion, miscarriage management, and fertility care; (ii) protect doctors, nurses, and patients from being punished for these decisions; and (iii) allow for restrictions on access to abortion during the third trimester of pregnancy except when the patient’s health is at risk or the pregnancy cannot survive?
The Constitutional Amendment for Reproductive Freedom will be on the midterm election ballot. Voting begins on September 18, 2026, and concludes with Election Day on November 3, 2026.
Virginians for Reproductive Freedom, a coalition of families, doctors, nurses, and health care organizations, will continue to champion this amendment to ensure Virginians have the resources and support they need to vote to protect their freedoms.
For more information, to get involved, or to learn about the amendment process, please visit our website httpss://va4reprofreedom.org/
