This legislator has been a consistent force in the fight to protect and expand abortion rights.
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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
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
Ghazala voted to pass a bill that prohibits the collection of menstrual health data.
Feb 23, 2024
Ghazala voted to pass a bill that requires health insurance companies to cover prescription and over-the counter contraceptives.
Feb 23, 2024
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
Ghazala voted to pass a bill that requires health insurance companies to cover prescription and over-the counter contraceptives.
Feb 6, 2024
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
Ghazala sponsored a bill that requires health insurance companies to cover prescription and over-the counter contraceptives.
Jan 9, 2024
Ghazala sponsored a bill preventing the extradition of individuals from Virginia to another state for performing an abortion in Virginia.
Nov 27, 2023
Ghazala sponsored a bill that prohibits the collection of menstrual health data.
Nov 27, 2023
“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
“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
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
Planned Parenthood has endorsed this candidate for the 2023 General Assembly Election.
Jul 28, 2023
“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
“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
“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
“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
Ghazala voted to pass a constitutional amendment that would protect reproductive freedom in Virginia.
Feb 7, 2023
“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
“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
Ghazala sponsored a constitutional amendment that would protect reproductive freedom in Virginia.
Jan 10, 2023
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
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
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