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Last Updated: Jul 1, 2026

Virginia Reproductive Health Policies:

HB 328

Enacted bill

Fertility

IVF coverage

Medicaid coverage

Summary:

This bill requires the Bureau of Insurance to select a new essential health benefits benchmark plan for the 2028 plan year that includes coverage for doula care services, iatrogenic infertility treatment, fertility treatment and diagnosis, including a maximum of three cycles per lifetime of assisted reproductive technology.

Statutes:

§§ 38.2-3418.21; 38.2-3418.22
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Enacted:

April 22, 2026

Effective:

July 1, 2026

SB 137

Enacted bill

Abortion

Clinic safety

Summary:

This bill creates penalties for obstructing access to health care facilities.

Statutes:

§ 18.2-404.1
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Enacted:

April 22, 2026

Effective:

July 1, 2026

HB 1182 / SB 361

Enacted bill

Contraception

Insurance coverage

No cost-sharing

OTC coverage

Summary:

This bill requires insurance coverage for FDA-approved contraception without cost-sharing, including for OTC hormonal contraception.

Statutes:

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Enacted:

April 22, 2026

Effective:

July 1, 2026

SB 794

Enacted bill

Abortion

Shield laws

Summary:

This bill is a shield law that prohibits law enforcement from cooperating with investigations into protected health care and protects providers against extradition to other states for providing care protected in the Commonwealth. It also creates a private right of action.

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Enacted:

April 13, 2026

Effective:

July 1, 2026

HB 6 / SB 596

Enacted bill

Contraception

Rights

Summary:

This bill creates statutory rights to obtain and provide contraceptives and creates a cause of action that may be instituted against anyone who infringes upon this right.

Statutes:

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Enacted:

April 8, 2026

Effective:

July 1, 2026