Republicans
Oppose
Democrats
Support
During the 2025 legislative session, the Virginia General Assembly passed HJ1, which aims to amend the Virginia constitution with language that would allow abortion up until the moment of birth for any reason. The amendment would also limit future efforts to enact commonsense protections for unborn life.
HJ1 passed both chambers of the General Assembly in 2025. If passed again by both chambers during the 2026 legislative session, it will appear on the November 2026 ballot for voter approval.
We oppose HJ1. We believe the proposed amendment is extreme, goes beyond the national norms, and removes important safeguards for both women and unborn children. This amendment would make Virginia one of the most abortion-permissive states in the country. If passed, the unlimited abortion amendment would legalize abortion up to birth, erase parental consent, and eliminate reasonable safety standards.
