Action | Amend the Regulation after Assessment and Receipt of Public Comment |
Stage | NOIRA |
Comment Period | Ended on 10/31/2018 |
Abortion center regulations are essential for the health and safety of Virginia women and must be maintained, not weakened. The abortion industry has fought regulation for years, yet repeatedly independent inspectors find serious deficiencies, even during announced inspections. Abortion centers are not able to self-regulate. Abortion is not healthcare because it ends lives instead of healing them. However, since abortion operates under the guise of healthcare, abortion centers must adhere to the regulatory standards of other healthcare facilities. Simply, Virginia women deserve nothing less.
Instead of loosening of regulations regarding abortion procedures, there must be more focus on alternatives to abortion. Abortion is a medical surgery that ends the life of a child and has the potential to not only harm the physical health of the woman undergoing it but also cause damage to her mental and emotional health far into the future; this could cause ongoing complications and additional health care.
Here are a few changes I recommend the Board consider:
Thank you for your consideration. Please ensure the health and safety of all women.