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Ghazala Hashmi

State Senator,
Virginia Senate District 15

Democrat

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Ghazala sponsored a constitutional amendment that would protect reproductive freedom in Virginia.

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Thank Ghazala for her fight!

This legislator has been a consistent force in the fight to protect and expand abortion rights.

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Capitol Office
804 698 7515

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The latest from Ghazala

Voted Yes on HB 1539

Ghazala voted to pass a bill preventing the extradition of individuals from Virginia to another state for performing an abortion in Virginia.

Mar 5, 2024

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Voted Yes on HB 609

Ghazala voted to pass a bill that recognizes an individual right to access contraceptives.

Feb 26, 2024

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Voted Yes on HB 519

Ghazala voted to pass a bill that prevents disciplinary action from being taken against a doctor who provided legal abortion care in the state of Virginia.

Feb 26, 2024

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Voted Yes on SB 16

Ghazala voted to pass a bill that prohibits the collection of menstrual health data.

Feb 23, 2024

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Voted Yes on HB 819

Ghazala voted to pass a bill that requires health insurance companies to cover prescription and over-the counter contraceptives.

Feb 23, 2024

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Voted Yes on SB 237

Ghazala voted to pass a bill that recognizes an individual right to access contraceptives.

Feb 12, 2024

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Voted Yes on SB 716

Ghazala voted to pass a bill that prevents disciplinary action from being taken against a doctor who provided legal abortion care in the state of Virginia.

Feb 6, 2024

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Voted Yes on SB 238

Ghazala voted to pass a bill that requires health insurance companies to cover prescription and over-the counter contraceptives.

Feb 6, 2024

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Sponsored SB 278

Ghazala sponsored a bill that protects abortion care and gender-affirming care in the state. It prevents law enforcement from investigating anyone receiving protected care and requires state entities to not recognize out-of-state subpoenas and extradition requests if the subpoenas and requests relate to protected care.

Jan 9, 2024

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Sponsored SB 238

Ghazala sponsored a bill that requires health insurance companies to cover prescription and over-the counter contraceptives.

Jan 9, 2024

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Sponsored SB 237

Ghazala sponsored a bill that recognizes an individual right to access contraceptives.

Jan 9, 2024

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Sponsored SB 16

Ghazala sponsored a bill that prohibits the collection of menstrual health data.

Nov 27, 2023

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Sponsored SB 15

Ghazala sponsored a bill preventing the extradition of individuals from Virginia to another state for performing an abortion in Virginia.

Nov 27, 2023

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“We don’t need to go behind closed doors. Just take a look at GOP bills introduced last session & remember Youngkin has publicly stated he will sign any abortion ban that reaches his desk. This election matters; VA is the last Southern state to protect legal access to abortion.”

Oct 25, 2023

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“Abortion IS on the ballot this November. The right to control our own bodies— and our own futures— is on the ballot. I will continue to stand with @PPAVirginia, #VoteProChoice, and others doing the incredibly important work of defending our right to decide.”

Oct 13, 2023

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Here is language from a VA GOP bill in 2023, banning all abortions w/ few exceptions: "Unborn child" is defined at instant of fertilization. "No abortion is authorized or shall be performed on an unborn child" "Any person who violates this section is guilty of a Class 4 felony."

Sep 23, 2023

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#VoteProChoice has endorsed this candidate for the 2023 election.

Aug 17, 2023

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Planned Parenthood has endorsed this candidate for the 2023 General Assembly Election.

Jul 28, 2023

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“Abortion is complicated. It's a decision best left for individuals to make with their medical providers and with their own families.”

Jul 5, 2023

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“Abortion decisions are complicated. But they are personal & medical. The US already has high maternal mortality, esp in low-income & minority communities. Abortion restrictions increase death rates. Restricting abortion access will worsen mortality rates”

May 28, 2023

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“I was honored to be a co-recipient of the Aggie Wolf Defender of Reproductive Freedom Award last night. Thank you @REPRORising_VA for this incredible honor & for work in defending reproductive rights.”

May 24, 2023

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“I applaud these women of the SC Senate for taking a principled stand against an extreme and dangerous abortion ban. At 6 weeks, most individuals are not even aware that they are pregnant. If this bill passes, VA will be the last state in the South protecting abortion access.”

May 18, 2023

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Voted Yes on SJ 255

Ghazala voted to pass a constitutional amendment that would protect reproductive freedom in Virginia.

Feb 7, 2023

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“We are fighting as hard as we can in Virginia to protect Virginians from the disastrous and harmful criminalization of reproductive health care.”

Feb 2, 2023

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“Virginians do not want more abortions— they want medically safe abortions. And in Virginia, access to safe and legal abortion remains protected.”

Jan 11, 2023

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Sponsored SJ 255

Ghazala sponsored a constitutional amendment that would protect reproductive freedom in Virginia.

Jan 10, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 1276

Ghazala voted to pass a bill that removed the ban on abortion coverage for health insurance plans offered in Virginia through the health benefits exchange.

Feb 16, 2021

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Voted Yes on HB 1896

Ghazala voted to pass a bill that removed the ban on abortion coverage for health insurance plans offered in Virginia through the health benefits exchange.

Jan 26, 2021

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Voted Yes on SB 733

Ghazala voted to pass a bill that rolls back certain abortion requirements, including a 24 hour waiting period, an ultrasound, and counseling. It also allows nurse practitioners and physician assistants to perform abortions.

Feb 27, 2020

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