Coyner Voted Against A Bill To Eliminate Procedure Requirements Including An Ultrasound Prior To Receiving An Abortion. [HB 980, General Session, 2/26/20]
Voted To Require Mandatory Biased Counseling Prior To An Abortion. Coyner voted for HB212, which, according to Planned Parenthood, “would have reinstated mandatory biased counseling before an abortion, interfering in the relationship between a patient and their health care provider.” [HB212, vote on passage, 2/15/22; Planned Parenthood, press release, 3/16/22]
Carrie Coyner Claimed The 2021 Legislative General Session Was “A Tough Year For Pro-Life Virginians” And Lamented The Removal Of A Ban For Insurance Companies To Provide Abortion Coverage. According to a blog post on Carrie Coyner for Delegate, “As we expected, this was a tough year for pro-life Virginians. The majority voted to lift the ban on abortion coverage in insurance plans. While coverage is optional, I’m afraid that the removal of this ban will lead some companies to cover the practice. That will make for hard choices for those of us who don’t want our money being used to take innocent life.” [Carrie Coyner for Delegate, 5/10/21]
Coyner Vowed To Continue The Fight For A Provision “That Blocks The Use Of State Money For Abortion” In 2022 With A New Republican Majority. According to a blog post on Carrie Coyner for Delegate, “The majority also blocked a pro-life measure often fought to be included in the budget — a provision that blocks the use of state money for abortion for anything other than that required by Federal law. Virginians should be able to pay taxes with a clear conscience, and the removal of this safeguard makes that much more difficult. Rest assured, we will continue to fight to restore this protection, hopefully in 2022 with a new majority.” [Carrie Coyner for Delegate, 5/10/21]
Coyner Voted Against Removing Language Classifying Abortion Providers As Hospitals For The Purpose Of Complying With Regulations Establishing Minimum Standards For Hospitals. [HB 980, General Session, 2/26/20]
Coyner Voted To Repeal A Ban On A Provision Of Coverage For Abortions In Any Qualified Health Insurance Plan Sold Or Offered Through A Health Benefits Exchange In Virginia. [HB 1896, General Session, 1/26/21]