A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 32.1-102.1, 32.1-102.2,
32.1-123, 32.1-125, 32.1-125.1, 32.1-126, 32.1-127, 32.1-129, 32.1-130,
32.1-131, 32.1-133, and 32.1-135 of the Code of Virginia, relating
to regulation and licensure of abortion clinics; penalties.
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Patrons– Reid, Black, Marshall, R.G. and Oder
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Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That §§ […]
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