Bill DeSteph's Reproductive Rights Record

Supported Forced Ultrasounds

Voted Against Repealing A Law Requiring Mandatory Ultrasounds And A 24-Hour Waiting Period For Abortions. DeSteph voted against SB733 which, according to WHSV, repealed “Virginia’s mandatory ultrasound law and 24-hour waiting period prior to abortion. The bills also roll back restrictions on women's health centers, which Democrats said were designed to force centers that provide abortions to close.” [SB 733, floor vote, 3/02/20; WHSV, 4/10/20]

DeSteph Voted Against A Bill To Eliminate Procedure Requirements Including An Ultrasound Prior To Receiving An Abortion. [HB 980, floor vote, 2/24/20]

Supported Anti-Choice Extremists

DeSteph Praised The Virginia March for Life. According to a post on DeSteph’s official Facebook, “Entered the Capitol today for #VetoSession surrounded by thousands of Virginians - passionate about rejecting abortion extremism.  Thank you to all who took the time to be here today.  Virginia is for LIFE lovers.  @ Virginia State Capitol #VAmarchforlife” [Senator Bill DeSteph, 4/03/19]

Hospital Regulations

DeSteph Voted Against Removing Language Classifying Abortion Providers As Hospitals For The Purpose Of Complying With Regulations Establishing Minimum Standards For Hospitals. [HB 980, floor vote, 2/24/20]