Is abortion legal in Virginia?

Virginia reproductive law: Third-trimester limit. Status as of 2026, post-Dobbs. Always verify with a verified provider before making any decisions.

• 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

What Virginia's status means 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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