The Reproductive Justice Committee participated in Lobby Day, January 21, at the General Assembly alongside Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia. We had the opportunity to meet with three different legislators, discussing why Virginia needs the Reproductive Freedom Amendment. We described the real concerns around protecting women’s health and safety; we shared personal stories about the importance of access to abortion and contraception and the overall risk to the health of all Virginians if we lose any reproductive rights.

The bill passed in the House of Delegates and the Senate despite some pushback from opponents. The General Assembly will need to pass this same bill again next year, and if successful, it will then go on the ballot for all Virginians to vote in November 2026.

Thank you to all First UU members who attended Lobby Day, sent letters to legislators, or participated in the most recent election.