Virginia’s Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger has enacted new legislation establishing legal protections for access to birth control methods. The law creates enforceable rights for individuals seeking contraceptive medications and devices, with legal recourse available when access is denied.
The statute encompasses “any drug, device, or biological product intended for use in the prevention of pregnancy.” Critics from pro-life organizations emphasize that this broad definition includes emergency contraceptives such as Plan-B, which they argue are now classified as protected rights under Virginia law.
