Virginia's proposed Ballot Question 1 would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution but still allow the General Assembly to regulate abortion for health and safety reasons, requiring any restrictions to be justified by a compelling state interest and based on accepted clinical standards. Critics, including the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, argue the amendment's vague language could undermine regulation and safety, while legal experts say it would not prevent future state regulation of abortion like other medical care.
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