'We're not going to stop fighting:' VA lawmakers react to Senate blocking abortion bills

RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) — Republican lawmakers in Virginia vow to continue to fight for the rights of the unborn, while Democrats equally promise to fight for a woman's right to choose.

The abortion debate has continued to be a hot-button topic ever since the overturning of Roe v. Wade put the decision in the hands of states.

The Virginia Senate recently shot down two bills, HB1795 and HB2270.

HB 1795 would require medical professionals to provide the same care for babies born after failed abortions as in all other births.

HB 2270 would require certain procedures when obtaining informed consent from someone wanting an abortion.

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Some Republicans are disappointed in the inability to see these bills through.

Senator Mark Peake (R-22nd District) said that with this, no changes will be made to existing policies until at least next year.

"There are no bills getting through the House or Senate that are going to change the abortion law so we can pretty much tell now that that will be the same for the next year," said Peake.

Delegate Wendell Walker (R-23rd District) said he was disappointed that given their new ability to bring pro-life policies forward to Governor Youngkin, they were not able to get a bill through this session.

"Hopefully we can come back in 2024, put some bills in that would be pro-life that our Governor can sign," said Walker. "We're not going to stop fighting for the life of the unborn, period," Walker.

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Senator Creigh Deeds (D-25th District) had to reschedule his on-camera interview but did provide this statement earlier in the week on the subject.

"Now more than ever it’s critical that we take steps to protect reproductive rights and the right to choose. I am proud to work alongside Senate Democrats who are fighting to enshrine reproductive liberty and the right to access abortion services into our state constitution. And I want to be clear that Virginia Republicans are attempting to distract and play politics by pushing disinformation on this amendment. This is not a political issue, this is a human rights issue, and we have a duty to protect reproductive freedom.”