HJ 1: Constitutional amendment; fundamental right to reproductive freedom (first reference).

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Constitutional amendment; fundamental right to reproductive freedom (first reference). Provides that every individual has the fundamental right to reproductive freedom and that such right shall not be, directly or indirectly, denied, burdened, or infringed upon unless justified by a compelling state interest, as defined in the amendment, and achieved by the least restrictive means. The amendment specifies that, notwithstanding the other provisions of amendment, the Commonwealth may regulate the provision of abortion care in the third trimester, provided that in no circumstance shall the Commonwealth prohibit an abortion (i) that in the professional judgment of a physician is medically indicated to protect the life or physical or mental health of the pregnant individual or (ii) when in the professional judgment of a physician the fetus is not viable.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 47

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 24, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0600)
2. March 24, 2025Assigned Chapter 600 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. March 10, 2025Signed by President
4. March 7, 2025Signed by Speaker
5. March 7, 2025Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ1ER)
6. March 7, 2025Enrolled
7. January 31, 2025Agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N)
8. January 31, 2025Read third time
9. January 30, 2025Passed by for the day
10. January 30, 2025Reading waived (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N)
11. January 30, 2025Rules suspended
12. January 28, 2025Reported from Privileges and Elections (8-Y 7-N)

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