Chase Pledged To Introduce A Total Ban On Abortion. According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch, “Sen. Amanda Chase, R-Chesterfield, plans to introduce a bill to ban abortions in the General Assembly’s next session. In a video posted to Facebook on Sunday, Chase said she will introduce the ‘Life Begins At Conception Act.’ The bill mirrors the ‘Life At Conception Act’ that Rep. Bob Good, R-5th, has co-sponsored at the federal level.” [Richmond Times-Dispatch, 10/31/22]
Chase Sponsored A Bill To Ban Abortion After 20 Weeks With No Exceptions For Rape Or Incest. Chase sponsored SB710 that, according to 13 News Now, would “ban abortions once a pregnancy reaches 20 weeks. […] The bill says it will only allow exceptions if the person needs an abortion to avoid death or an irreversible health problem, but it does not mention any exception for rape or incest.” [SB710, filed 1/21/22; 13 News Now, 1/24/22]
Voted Against Repealing A Law Requiring Mandatory Ultrasounds And A 24-Hour Waiting Period For Abortions. Chase voted against SB733 which, according to WHSV, repealed “Virginia’s mandatory ultrasound law and 24-hour waiting period prior to abortion.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]
Chase Voted Against A Bill To Eliminate Procedure Requirements Including An Ultrasound Prior To Receiving An Abortion. [HB 980, floor vote, 2/24/20]
Chase 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]