Virginia Democrats pass bill to let non-doctors commit abortions Virginia Democrats pass bill to let non-doctors commit abortions. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Virginia House and Senate respectively both voted to allow non-doctors to commit abortions and to end the requirement women be given pre-abortion ultrasounds, counseling, and a 24-hour waiting period.  The Senate voted 20-20 on the bill, with Democrat Sen. Joe Morrissey bucking his party’s line and Lieutenant Gov. Justin Fairfax breaking the tie. The bills also loosen health and safety requirements for abortion facilities.  Any discrepancies between the House and Senate versions of the bill will have to be resolved before it is signed into law. https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/virginia-democrats-pass-bill-to-let-non-doctors-commit-abortions