Virginia voters approve reproductive freedom amendment to state constitution

Virginia voters approved a ballot measure on Tuesday that adds reproductive freedom protections to the state constitution. PBS NewsHour and The Hill both reported the result. The Hill said Decision Desk HQ projects the measure passed.

PBS NewsHour reports the amendment creates a "fundamental right to reproductive freedom." It says abortion can occur during the first two trimesters. It says the government can regulate in the third trimester, while abortions to protect the life of the pregnant patient remain allowed. The report was cut off before it finished describing the third-trimester terms.

The Hill reports the amendment covers abortion, birth control and in-vitro fertilization. It also covers fertility care, pregnancy-related care and miscarriage care. The Hill describes the measure as enshrining current protections in the constitution.