Virginia
Nearby States: Maryland, Washington, DC
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- Abortion available until 22 weeks of pregnancy
- Telehealth available
- Under age 18, must have parental consent and notice or a judicial bypass
Abortion available until 22 weeks
- Abortion is legally allowed until 27 weeks. But currently, only one provider is performing abortions until 22 weeks.
- Abortion may be available after 27 weeks if the abortion provider and two other doctors agree that the abortion is necessary to protect the life or health of the pregnant person. You can learn more about emergency medical treatment under Getting the medical care you need on our Legal Rights and Risk page.
Telehealth
- Medication abortion (an abortion with pills) is available by telehealth in Virginia. This means you can meet with a health care provider by video call who will prescribe and mail you abortion pills. For more information, go to abortionfinder.org or ineedana.com.
Self-managed abortion is not a crime in Virginia. But what the law says and what happens in reality can be very different. If you have questions about your legal rights and risk, call 844-868-2812 or contact us through our secure form to speak with a lawyer.
To find an abortion provider, go to abortionfinder.org or ineedana.com.
An abortion fund or a practical support organization is an organization that can help pay for all or some of the costs of getting an abortion. Some funds only pay for the procedure. Others only pay for costs like travel, hotel, or childcare. Most require that you have an appointment at a clinic first. To find an abortion fund, go to:
If you are under 18 years old
- You have the right to get an abortion, but you must have the consent (written permission) of one parent or a legal guardian. The abortion provider must also tell your parent or legal guardian about your decision to have an abortion at least 24 hours before your appointment.
- If you cannot or do not want to involve a parent, or if your parent does not support your decision, you can ask a court for a judicial bypass. This is a legal process that lets you ask a judge for permission to decide on your own whether to have an abortion. It is possible for a judge to decide that you do not need your parent or guardian’s permission, but that the abortion provider still needs to tell your parent or guardian about your decision.
- The court must schedule your hearing and a judge must make a decision within 4 days (not including weekends or holidays) of when you ask for a judicial bypass. You can learn more about the judicial bypass process under Judicial Bypass on our Young People & Abortion page.
You have the right to a free lawyer in a judicial bypass hearing. We can connect you with a lawyer who can help you through every step of the process. Call 844-868-2812 or contact us through our secure online form to speak with a lawyer.
You also have the right to travel to a state that does not have parental involvement laws.
To find an abortion provider, go to abortionfinder.org or ineedana.com.
An abortion fund or a practical support organization is an organization that can help pay for all or some of the costs of getting an abortion. Some funds only pay for the procedure. Others only pay for costs like travel, hotel, or childcare. Most require that you have an appointment at a clinic first. To find an abortion fund, go to: