On November 3, voters in Virginia will decide whether to accept or reject what is called the "Right to Reproductive Freedom Amendment."
If approved, it would provide a state constitutional right to abortion.
Talking about this on “Washington Watch,” pro-life activist and Liberty Counsel Action President John Stemberger, said Virginia is going to be an enormous battle.
"There's a lot of money involved," said Stemberger. "There's a lot of political power. It's close to Washington D.C. It's a historic state. It used to be a battleground state, but it's going to be tough."
The amendment would establish a fundamental right to abortion for every individual, including decisions about contraception, fertility treatments, miscarriage management, prenatal care, and postpartum care.
The Family Foundation of Virginia has been leading a coalition a large coalition of leaders trying to defeat it.
"If passed, the no-guardrails abortion amendment would legalize abortion up to birth, erase parental consent and stop reasonable safety standards," the Family Foundation says on a webpage about this abortion amendment.
The amendment does not ban third-trimester abortion if a doctor determines the mother’s life, physical health, or mental health is at risk, or if the fetus is not viable.
It also protects against criminal penalties for individuals involved in abortions, including providers and those who assist, as long as consent is voluntary.
A 2025 poll from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) found 62% of Virginians support the amendment.
Still, Olivia Gans, director of the Virginia Society for Human Life, has called this an extreme and reckless amendment.
Stemberger recommended pro-lifers work to defeat the effort.
"People from Virginia, voters in Virginia, need to watch out for it and vote no on this reproductive freedom amendment," said Stemberger.
