March 22, 2021

Virginia Gov. Signs Bill Expanding Abortion Coverage

VA. Gov. Ralph Northam (D)
On March 12, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) signed legislation that expands abortion coverage in the state.

The legislation Gov. Northam signed allows abortion to be included in health plans on Virginia exchanges without any limits. Because health plans often receive subsidies funded by taxes, Virginia taxpayers will now be forced to fund abortions by law.

This new law repealed legislation that banned abortion coverage on the state exchange except for cases of rape or incest. On July 1, health plans on the Virginia exchange will cover abortions for any reason.

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