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February 16, 2023

Virginia Republicans Thwart Bill to Safeguard People's Private Menstrual Data
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In Virginia, Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin has blocked a bill that
would ban search warrants to access personal data on menstrual tracking
apps. The measure was put forward by Democrats in an effort to prevent
private health information from being used in prosecutions related to
abortions following the overturning last year of Roe v. Wade. Abortion
is currently legal in Virginia until the 27th week of pregnancy but
Youngkin is pushing to enact a 15-week abortion ban, and favors
prosecuting providers who violate abortion laws.