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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-74.1 — Abortion, etc., when necessary to save life of woman

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Article 9: Abortion, Code of Virginia.

Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-74.1

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Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-74.1Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

In the event it is necessary for a licensed physician to terminate a human pregnancy or assist in the termination of a human pregnancy by performing an abortion or causing a miscarriage on any woman in order to save her life, in the opinion of the physician so performing the abortion or causing the miscarriage, §§ 18.2-71 , 18.2-73 and 18.2-74 shall not be applicable.

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