Voted To Require Ultrasounds, Including Transvaginal Ultrasounds, Prior To An Abortion. Reeves voted for SB 484 which, according to the Loudoun Times, “would've mandated pregnant women have an ultrasound before proceeding with an abortion, garnered vast attention yesterday as a final vote from the state House of Delegates neared.” [SB484, floor vote, 2/01/12; Loudoun Times, 2/23/12]
Reeves: Requiring Transvaginal Ultrasounds “Helps Women Make A Logical, Rational Decision.” In an interview on the John Fredericks radio show Reeves said, “This bill, transvaginal ultrasound bill, of which I got to tell you, I think helps women make a logical, rational decision.” [Bryce Reeves, John Fredericks radio show, 12/12/12]
HEADLINE: Virginia Republican Bryce Reeves: Women Need Transvaginal Ultrasounds to Make Rational Decisions About Abortion [American Ledger, 8/22/19]
Reeves Voted Against Repealing A Law Requiring Mandatory Ultrasounds And A 24-Hour Waiting Period For Abortions. Reeves voted against SB733 which, according to WHSV, repealed “Virginia’s mandatory ultrasound law and 24-hour waiting period prior to abortion.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]
Reeves Voted Against A Bill To Eliminate Procedure Requirements Including An Ultrasound Prior To Receiving An Abortion. [HB 980, floor vote, 2/24/20]
Reeves Sponsored A Bill To Ban Abortion After 20 Weeks With No Exceptions For Rape Or Incest. Reeves 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]
Reeves 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]