# Virginia SJ247: Constitutional amendment; fundamental right to reproductive freedom (first reference).

Virginia SJ247, Constitutional amendment; fundamental right to reproductive freedom (first reference)., is a 2025 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Jennifer B. Boysko (Democratic); status adopted, last action 2025-03-24 (Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0603)) (as of 2026-10-17).

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## Facts
- Bill: Virginia SJ247
- State: Virginia
- Session: 2025 Regular Session
- Title: Constitutional amendment; fundamental right to reproductive freedom (first reference).
- Status: adopted
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2024-11-25
- Last action: 2025-03-24, Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0603)
- Sponsor: Jennifer B. Boysko (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 6 (130 yes, 123 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Constitutional amendment (first reference); fundamental right to reproductive freedom. Provides that every individual has the fundamental right to reproductive freedom and that such right shall not be denied, burdened, or infringed upon unless justified by a compelling state interest, defined within the text of the amendment, and achieved by the least restrictive means. The amendment allows the Commonwealth to regulate the provision of abortion care in the third trimester when it is medically indicated to protect the life or health of the pregnant individual or when the fetus is not viable. The amendment prohibits the Commonwealth from penalizing, prosecuting, or taking adverse action against an individual for exercising the individual's right to reproductive freedom or for aiding another individual in the exercise of such right.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Jennifer B. Boysko (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2025-02-13 | House | Agreed to by House | pass | 51 | 46 |   |
| 2025-02-07 | House | Reported from Privileges and Elections | pass | 12 | 10 |   |
| 2025-01-21 | Senate | Read third time and agreed to by Senate | pass | 21 | 19 |   |
| 2025-01-20 | Senate | Senator Durant Amendment rejected | fail | 19 | 21 |   |
| 2025-01-20 | Senate | Senator Jordan Amendment rejected | fail | 19 | 21 |   |
| 2025-01-14 | Senate | Reported from Privileges and Elections | pass | 8 | 6 |   |

## Actions (25)

- 2025-03-24: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0603) (Governor)
- 2025-03-24: Assigned Chapter 603 (Effective 07/01/25) (House)
- 2025-03-10: Signed by President (Senate)
- 2025-03-07: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ247ER) (Senate)
- 2025-03-07: Signed by Speaker (House)
- 2025-03-07: Enrolled (Senate)
- 2025-02-13: Agreed to by House (51-Y 46-N) (House)
- 2025-02-13: Taken up (House)
- 2025-02-12: Passed by for the day (House)
- 2025-02-07: Reported from Privileges and Elections (12-Y 10-N) (House)
- 2025-02-04: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections (House)
- 2025-01-21: Read third time and agreed to by Senate (21-Y 19-N) (Senate)
- 2025-01-20: Senator Jordan Amendment rejected (Senate)
- 2025-01-20: Senator Durant Amendment rejected (Senate)
- 2025-01-20: Engrossed by Senate (Senate)
- 2025-01-20: Reading of amendment waived (Senate)
- 2025-01-20: Reading of amendment waived (Senate)
- 2025-01-20: Passed by temporarily (Senate)
- 2025-01-20: Read second time (Senate)
- 2025-01-17: Passed by for the day (Senate)
- 2025-01-16: Read first time (Senate)
- 2025-01-14: Reported from Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N) (Senate)
- 2024-11-25: Introduced bill reprinted 25101789D (Senate)
- 2024-11-25: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections (Senate)
- 2024-11-25: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25101789D (Senate)

## Bill text

- Chaptered, 2025-03-24: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1078110.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1078109.PDF)
- Enrolled, 2025-03-07: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1069272.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1069271.PDF)
- Amendment, 2025-02-07: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1043860.HTML)
- Amendment, 2025-01-20: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1024016.HTML), [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1024020.HTML)
- Introduced, 2024-11-25: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1011620.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1011617.PDF)

## Related bills

- HR671: Commending JR's Auto Care. (adopted)
- SB941: Robbery; use of air or gas operated weapon, etc., penalty. (failed)
- HB1746: Public safety officer; definition. (failed)
- HB1600: Budget Bill. (failed)
- SB1449: Data centers; site assessment for high energy use facility. (failed)
- HB1609: Essential health benefits benchmark plan; Commission to consider coverage for infertility treatment. (to governor)

## Sources
- [Chaptered (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1078110.HTML)
- [Chaptered (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1078109.PDF)
- [Enrolled (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1069272.HTML)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1069271.PDF)
- [Amendment (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1043860.HTML)
- [Amendment (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1024016.HTML)
- [Amendment (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1024020.HTML)
- [Introduced (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1011620.HTML)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1011617.PDF)

## Related
- [HR671: Commending JR's Auto Care.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HR671-2025)
- [SB941: Robbery; use of air or gas operated weapon, etc., penalty.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB941-2025)
- [HB1746: Public safety officer; definition.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1746-2025)
- [HB1600: Budget Bill.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1600-2025)
- [SB1449: Data centers; site assessment for high energy use facility.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB1449-2025)
- [HB1609: Essential health benefits benchmark plan; Commission to consider coverage for i…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1609-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SJ247-2025 (as of 2026-10-17).