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Constitutional amendment; fundamental right to reproductive freedom (second reference).
Status:
Passed
Latest Action:
Feb. 2, 2026
House: Agreed to by House (59-Y 35-N 0-A)
Chief Patron:
Jennifer Boysko (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Constitutional amendment (second reference); fundamental right to reproductive freedom.
Provides that every individual has the fundamental right to reproductive freedom and that such right shall not be, directly or indirectly, denied, burdened, or infringed upon unless justified by a compelling state interest, as defined in the amendment, and achieved by the least restrictive means. The amendment specifies that, notwithstanding ... (More) the other provisions of the amendment, the Commonwealth may regulate the provision of abortion care in the third trimester, provided that in no circumstance shall the Commonwealth prohibit an abortion (i) that in the professional judgment of a physician is medically indicated to protect the life or physical or mental health of the pregnant individual or (ii) when in the professional judgment of a physician the fetus is not viable. (Less)-
Bill History
- 11/17/2025 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100580D
- 11/17/2025 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/14/2026 - Senate: Reported from Privileges and Elections (8-Y 6-N)
- 01/14/2026 - Senate: Read first time
- 01/15/2026 - Senate: Read second time
- 01/15/2026 - Senate: Reading of amendment waived
- 01/15/2026 - Senate: Senator Durant, Tara A. Amendment rejected (19-Y 20-N 0-A) Close Floor Vote
- 01/15/2026 - Senate: Reading of amendment waived
- 01/15/2026 - Senate: Senator Jordan, Emily M. Amendment rejected(19-Y 20-N 0-A) Close Floor Vote
- 01/15/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
- 01/16/2026 - Senate: Read third time
- 01/16/2026 - Senate: Agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A) Close Floor Vote
- 01/20/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/29/2026 - House: Placed on Privileges and Elections Agenda
- 01/30/2026 - House: Placed on House Calendar for Jan 30, 2026
- 01/30/2026 - House: Reported from Privileges and Elections (15-Y 7-N)
- 02/02/2026 - House: Taken up
- 02/02/2026 - House: Agreed to by House (59-Y 35-N 0-A) Close Floor Vote
