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Virginia

Nearby States: Maryland

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Available

Abortion available until 22 weeks of pregnancy

Telehealth available

Under age 18, must have parental consent and notice or a judicial bypass

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:

Consent and Notification

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. For more information about the judicial bypass process, see our Young People and 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.

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:

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