Victory Alert: VA Senate Affirms Conscience Rights

Thanks to all who contacted state representatives in support of conscience protection regarding adoption agencies. On Thursday, the Senate approved this initiative by a 22-18 vote. According to the VA Catholic Conference,

The legislation provides strong, explicit conscience protections for adoption and foster care agencies, so that those agencies are not forced to participate in placements that would violate their religious convictions.  Last Friday, an identical bill passed the House of Delegates by an overwhelming 71-28 vote... The Conference looks forward to the full passage of the identical Senate and House bills and their arrival on the Governor’s desk.

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