Governor Youngkin takes action on final bills from 2024 General Assembly session

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51% : Youngkin also vetoed a bill that would have stripped the United Daughters of the Confederacy of certain tax exemptions.
46% : In his veto statement, Youngkin said, "As the issue continues to be deliberated by thelegislature, and recognizing the diverse religious, ethical, and moral beliefs of Virginians, anycontraception-related changes must be coupled with robust conscience clause protections forproviders and also must uphold the fundamental right of parents to make decisions concerningtheir children's upbringing and care."The bill's author, State Senator Ghazala Hashmi (D-Chesterfield) previously told 8News that the bill was necessary after Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas called the right to have an abortion into question.

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