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Abortion

This is Article 9 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Abortion.” It is part of Title 18.2, titled “Crimes And Offenses Generally.” It is part of Chapter 4, titled “Crimes Against The Person.” It’s comprised of the following 11 sections.

§ 18.2-71
Producing abortion or miscarriage, etc.; penalty
§ 18.2-71.1
Partial birth infanticide; penalty
§ 18.2-72
When abortion lawful during first trimester of pregnancy
§ 18.2-73
When abortion lawful during second trimester of pregnancy
§ 18.2-74
When abortion or termination of pregnancy lawful after second trimester of pregnancy
§ 18.2-74.1
Abortion, etc., when necessary to save life of woman
§ 18.2-74.2
Repealed
§ 18.2-75
Conscience clause
§ 18.2-76
Informed written consent required; civil penalty
§ 18.2-76.1
Encouraging or promoting abortion
§ 18.2-76.2
Repealed

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