A controversial Virginia bill which would permit abortion during labor will not advance to a vote in Virginia’s House of Representatives, as the move to expand abortion access failed to gain majority support during subcommittee hearings.
HB 2491, was introduced by Del. Kathy Tran (D-Springfield) and would have removed all of Virginia’s existing pro-life safeguards, including ultrasound requirements and a 24-hour waiting period. The bill would have allowed for an abortion to take place throughout pregnancy in order to preserve the health of the mother.
