Child Safety

Virginia Parents: Are You Aware of SJ247?

Virginia lawmakers are advancing Constitutional Amendment SJ247, a proposal to enshrine a so-called “fundamental right to reproductive freedom” into the state constitution. While the phrase sounds broad and inclusive, the reality is that this amendment poses serious risks to parental authority, child safety, and women’s healthcare standards.

What SJ247 Would Do

The amendment’s language is vague and dangerously open-ended. Here’s what it could mean for Virginia families:

• Undermining Parental Authority
  Minors could seek abortions or undergo gender-transition procedures without parental consent or even knowledge. This strips parents of their role in guiding life-altering medical decisions for their children.

• Eroding Medical Standards
  By allowing individuals who are not licensed physicians to perform abortions, SJ247 lowers the bar for women’s healthcare. This could expose women to unnecessary risks and compromise long-standing medical protections.

Why Parents Should Be Concerned

This amendment is not simply about “freedom.” It represents:

• A loss of parental rights, leaving parents in the dark about critical decisions.

• A threat to child safety, with minors left vulnerable to irreversible procedures without family involvement.

• A weakening of healthcare safeguards, which puts women at risk of unsafe or unregulated practices.

How You Can Take Action

If SJ247 becomes law, its effects will be felt in every Virginia household. But there is still time to make your voice heard:

• Contact your lawmakers – let them know you oppose SJ247.

• Talk with your neighbors and community – raise awareness about what this amendment really means.

• Spread the word – share articles, discuss it on social media, and encourage others to get informed.

Protect Parental Rights. Protect Children.

Virginia’s families deserve better than vague legislation that sacrifices safety and parental authority. SJ247 is not just irresponsible—it’s dangerous.

Protect your children. Protect your rights. Say NO to SJ247.