SJR1Introduced in the Senate
Constitutional amendment (second reference); fundamental right to reproductive freedom.
Introduced by Jennifer Boysko, District 38
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0977)
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Agreed to by House (59-Y 35-N 0-A) · February 2, 2026
59
Yes
35
No
6
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.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Absent |
| 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 | Absent |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100580D
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Reported from Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N)
Read first time
Read second time
Floor offered Senator Durant, Tara A. Amendment
Reading of amendment waived
Senator Durant, Tara A. Amendment rejected (19-Y 20-N 0-A)
Floor offered Senator Jordan, Emily M. Amendment
Reading of amendment waived
Senator Jordan, Emily M. Amendment rejected(19-Y 20-N 0-A)
Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
Read third time
Agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Reported from Privileges and Elections (15-Y 7-N)
Taken up
Agreed to by House (59-Y 35-N 0-A)
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ1ER)
Signed by President
Signed by Speaker
Assigned Chapter 977 (Effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0977)
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