“I will never stop fighting for the promise of life as long as I hold a gavel, as long as I can speak into this microphone, as long as I have the privilege of this floor. I promise to fight for the promise of life,” said Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Kirk Cox in a rare, highly-emotional floor speech.
Third Trimester Abortion Bill Would Allow Terminations Until Birth in Virginia
Tran confirmed her bill would allow third trimester abortions, up until the moment of birth, during a committee hearing on legislation which Republican lawmakers have compared to the recently-enacted late term abortion bill in New York. The bill would also substantially loosen the standard under which late term abortions are allowed.