Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
 
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Regulations for Licensure of Abortion Facilities [12 VAC 5 ‑ 412]
Action Amend the Regulation after Assessment and Receipt of Public Comment
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 7/10/2019
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7/10/19  8:46 pm
Commenter: Maria Sanchez-O'Brien

Abortion Center Regulations must be Maintained AND Enforced, NOT weakened
 

Abortion center regulations are essential for the health and safety of Virginia women and must be maintained and enforced, not weakened.  Repeatedly, independent inspectors of abortion centers have found serious deficiencies, even during announced inspections.  Abortion centers are not able to self-regulate.  Would the Commonwealth allow hospitals to self-regulate?  Since abortion falls under the umbrella of healthcare, it makes sense that abortion centers must adhere to the regulatory standards set for other healthcare facilities.  Virginia women deserve nothing less.

CommentID: 73451