Code of Virginia · § 32.1-384 — Applicability

A. Neither the Commonwealth nor any locality may administer, implement, or enforce any law, rule, regulation, standard, or other provision having the force and effect of law in a manner that:

1. Prohibits or restricts the sale, provision, or use of any contraceptives.

2. Prohibits or restricts any person from aiding another person in obtaining any contraceptives or utilizing any contraceptive methods.

3. Exempts any contraceptives approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration from any other generally applicable law in a way that would make it more difficult to sell, provide, obtain, or use such contraceptives or contraceptive methods.

B. An individual or entity that is subject to a law, regulation, or policy that violates this chapter may raise this section as a defense to any cause of action against the individual or entity.