Comment: The Right to Contraception Act establishes a legal right under Virginia state law to obtain reproductive health care, including contraceptive medication and devices. Similar legislation is pending in other states, including North Carolina, and in the U.S. Congress.
April 8, 2026 – ABC 13 News – Sarah Irby – Link
Excerpt: “As the last Southern state that has not imposed sweeping restrictions on critical medical care, Virginia has the responsibility to protect access to safe and legal reproductive health care,” [Lieutenant Governor] Hashmi said in a statement on April 8. “This legislation is supported by the majority of Virginians and affirms the Commonwealth’s commitment to protecting essential contraceptive medication and devices. Millions use contraception treatments for serious medical concerns, health reasons and birth control. Every Virginian should be able to determine their own medical options without the interference of politicians.”