HB781Introduced in the House of Delegates
Constitutional amendment; fundamental right to reproductive freedom(submitting to qualified voters).
Introduced by Charniele Herring, District 4
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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 SB 449.
Where it stands
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB781)
February 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Passed Senate with amendment (21-Y 19-N 0-A) · February 2, 2026
21
Yes
19
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jones | 77 | Yes |
| Timmy French | 1 | No |
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | No |
| Chris Head | 3 | No |
| David Suetterlein | 4 | No |
| Travis Hackworth | 5 | No |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | No |
| William Stanley | 7 | No |
| Mark Peake | 8 | No |
| Tammy Brankley Mulchi | 9 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101671D
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Reported from Privileges and Elections (15-Y 7-N)
Read first time
Read second time and engrossed
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB781)
Read third time and passed House (64-Y 35-N 0-A)
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Reported from Privileges and Elections (7-Y 6-N)
Read second time
Read third time
Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB781ER)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on February 04, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., February 11, 2026
Approved by Governor - Chapter 2 (effective - 2/6/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0002)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0002)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0002)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB781)
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