Women’s Rights

Virginia Women: What You Need to Know About SJ247

Virginia lawmakers are advancing SJ247, a proposed constitutional amendment that would enshrine an absolute “right to reproductive freedom” in our state constitution.

At first glance, this language may sound supportive of women—but in reality, SJ247 poses serious risks to women’s health, medical safety, and decades of protections that safeguard us today.

What SJ247 Really Means for Women

• Unsafe, Unregulated Procedures
  The amendment could permit individuals without a medical license to perform abortions. This directly threatens women’s health and undermines established medical standards.

• Broad and Vague Language
  The wording of SJ247 is so open-ended that it strips away important safety regulations and oversight. This creates the possibility of dangerous, unregulated medical practices with little accountability.

• Ideology Over Safety
  Instead of protecting women, SJ247 prioritizes political ideology. It weakens hard-won safeguards that exist to protect women from unsafe procedures and negligent care.

Why Women Should Be Concerned

This amendment is not about empowerment. It risks:

• Lowering standards of medical care for women.

• Removing critical safety protections.

• Opening the door to unsafe, unregulated practices in the name of “freedom.”

Women in Virginia deserve healthcare that values safety, dignity, and respect—not vague, dangerous legislation.

How to Take Action

We cannot allow SJ247 to redefine women’s healthcare in ways that jeopardize our well-being. Here’s what you can do:

• Call your legislators – tell them you oppose SJ247.

• Talk with friends and family – help others understand what’s really at stake.

• Share this message – raise awareness in your community and online.

Virginia Women Deserve Better

This amendment isn’t about protecting women. It’s about pushing an extreme agenda at the expense of our health and safety.

Protect women’s health. Protect our rights. Say NO to SJ247.