Virginia lawmakers send contraception-access bills to governor’s desk

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: April 1, 2026

Words: 728

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Two bills aimed at expanding access to contraception in Virginia are headed to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk, reviving measures that cleared the legislature in the past but never became law.

If signed this month, the proposals would mark a shift under Spanberger, a Democrat who has voiced support for reproductive rights and broader health care access.

The Right to Contraception Act, sponsored by Del. Cia Price, D-Newport News, and Sen. Jennifer Carroll …

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