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Call the National Abortion Federation Hotline (1-800-772-9100) for verified Virginia clinics and travel assistance. Virginia's legal status: Third-trimester limit.
- Status: Limited
- Current rule: Third-trimester limit
- Nearest protected states: Maryland, District of Columbia
- Virginia abortion fund: blueridgeabortionfund.org
- Verified referrals: NAF hotline 1-800-772-9100
Finding verified care in Virginia
Use the NAF hotline (1-800-772-9100) or AbortionFinder to reach verified Virginia providers — and beware look-alike "crisis pregnancy centers" that advertise heavily to abortion-seekers. See our guide to spotting fake clinics.
Virginia's legal status, in practice
Abortion remains legal in Virginia within the limit described above (third-trimester limit), with restrictions that can include waiting periods, gestational limits, and provider requirements. Because the practical details shift with litigation and regulation, confirm current requirements directly with a verified provider or the National Abortion Federation hotline before making plans.
Access in states bordering Virginia
The nearest states where abortion remains legally protected: Maryland, District of Columbia. Abortion funds routinely help Virginia residents with travel — you do not have to arrange it alone.
| State | Status | Current rule |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | Protected | State-law protected |
| District of Columbia | Protected | Local-law protected |
| West Virginia | Banned / Severely restricted | Near-total ban |
| Kentucky | Banned / Severely restricted | Near-total ban |
| Tennessee | Banned / Severely restricted | Near-total ban |
| North Carolina | Limited | 12-week limit |
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Verified hotlines for Virginia
- National Abortion Federation: 1-800-772-9100
- Repro Legal Helpline: 1-844-868-2812
- RAINN: 1-800-656-4673
- Crisis Text: HOME to 741741
About this information: Legal status compiled from public state-policy tracking (Guttmacher Institute, KFF), status as of 2026 post-Dobbs; page updated July 17, 2026. Laws change quickly through litigation — always confirm with a verified provider or hotline before making decisions. This page is general information, not legal or medical advice.
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