Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Constitutional Amendment
SJ 1: Constitutional amendment (second reference); fundamental right to reproductive freedom.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SJ 1 is a constitutional amendment introduced in the Virginia Senate on November 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Constitutional amendment (second reference); fundamental right to reproductive freedom. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Boysko (Democratic). It lists 20 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2026): Signed by Speaker.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Constitutional amendment (second reference); fundamental right to reproductive freedom. 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 the 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 19
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Boysko | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Lashrecse Aird | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Lamont Bagby | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Creigh Deeds | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Adam P. Ebbin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Barbara Favola | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
| Jennifer Carroll Foy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Angelia Graves | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Ghazala F. Hashmi | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Mamie Locke | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Louise Lucas | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 18 |
| Dave Marsden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
| Jeremy McPike | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Stella Pekarsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Russet Perry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Danica Roem | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Aaron Rouse | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Saddam Salim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Kannan Srinivasan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Scott Surovell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Schuyler VanValkenburg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ1ER)
- Agreed to by House (59-Y 35-N 0-A)
- Taken up
- Reported from Privileges and Elections (15-Y 7-N)
- Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- Agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
- Senator Jordan, Emily M. Amendment rejected(19-Y 20-N 0-A)
- Reading of amendment waived
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