Virginia § 18.2-72 - When abortion lawful during first trimester of pregnancy
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 18.2-72 — When abortion lawful during first trimester of pregnancy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.2-72. When abortion lawful during first trimester of pregnancy
Notwithstanding any of the provisions of § 18.2-71, it shall be lawful for (i) any physician licensed by the Board of Medicine to practice medicine and surgery or (ii) any person jointly licensed by the Boards of Medicine and Nursing as an advanced practice registered nurse and acting within such person's scope of practice to terminate or attempt to terminate a human pregnancy or aid or assist in the termination of a human pregnancy by performing an abortion or causing a miscarriage on any woman during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 18.2-72
What does Code of Virginia § 18.2-72 cover?
Section 18.2-72 ("When abortion lawful during first trimester of pregnancy") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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