SB 449: Constitutional amendment; fundamental right to reproductive freedom(submitting to qualified voters).

Official summary

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

Constitutional amendment (voter referendum); fundamental right to reproductive freedom. Provides for a referendum at the November 3, 2026, election to approve or reject an amendment to the Constitution of Virginia relating to the right to make one's own decisions related to reproductive health care, including access to abortion. The amendment protects patients and their doctors and nurses from being punished for making such decisions. The amendment allows the state to place restrictions on access to abortion during the third trimester of pregnancy except when the patient's life or physical or mental health is at risk or the pregnancy cannot survive. This bill is identical to HB 781.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“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. February 17, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB449)
2. February 6, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0003)
3. February 6, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 3 (effective July 1, 2026 )
4. February 4, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., February 11, 2026
5. February 4, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on February 04, 2026
6. February 4, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB449)
7. February 4, 2026Signed by President
8. February 4, 2026Signed by Speaker
9. February 4, 2026Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB449ER)
10. February 4, 2026Enrolled
11. February 2, 2026Passed House (64-Y 35-N 0-A)
12. February 2, 2026Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House

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