Abortion is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. The legality of abortion has been litigated in the U.S. Supreme Court and other courts since the 1973 case of Roe v. Wade.

In 2022, in the case titled Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health, the Supreme Court reversed its decision in Roe v. Wade. The legality of abortion—including access to the procedure and any restrictions on it—is now determined on a state by state basis, with each state's abortion laws applying only within its borders.

In Virginia, abortion laws have been influenced by the shifting landscape of federal rulings, including the 2022 Supreme Court case Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade and returned the authority to regulate abortion to the states. As of the knowledge cutoff in 2023, Virginia law allows abortion within certain parameters. The state permits abortions up to the point of fetal viability, which is generally considered to be around 24 weeks of pregnancy. After viability, abortions are only permitted if the life or health of the pregnant person is at risk. Virginia requires informed consent for an abortion, which includes a 24-hour waiting period between the mandatory counseling and the procedure. Additionally, parental consent or a judicial bypass is required for minors seeking an abortion. It is important to note that abortion laws are subject to change, and individuals seeking or providing abortions should consult with an attorney or review current statutes for the most up-to-date legal requirements.