SB449Introduced in the Senate
Constitutional amendment; fundamental right to reproductive freedom(submitting to qualified voters).
Introduced by Jennifer Boysko, District 38
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 HB 781.
Where it stands
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB449)
February 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (64-Y 35-N 0-A) · February 2, 2026
64
Yes
35
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
100 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates 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?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | 5 | Yes |
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101022D
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Reported from Privileges and Elections (8-Y 7-N)
Read first time
Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Read second time
Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 17-N 0-A)
Passed Senate
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Reported from Privileges and Elections (15-Y 7-N)
Read second time
Read third time
Passed House (62-Y 35-N 0-A)
Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
Passed House (64-Y 35-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB449ER)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB449)
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on February 04, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., February 11, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 3 (effective July 1, 2026 )
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0003)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0003)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB449)
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