Freedom of Choice Act

V.S.A. tit. 18, ch. 223, subch. 1

in effect

18 V.S.A. § 9493 Purpose and policy

9493. Purpose and policy (a) The State of Vermont recognizes the fundamental right of every individual to choose or refuse contraception or sterilization. (b) The State of Vermont recognizes the fundamental right of every individual who becomes pregnant to choose to carry a pregnancy to term, to give birth to a child, or to have an abortion. Added 2019, No. 47, § 2, eff. June 10, 2019.

18 V.S.A. § 9494 Interference with reproductive choice prohibited

9494. Interference with reproductive choice prohibited (a) A public entity as defined in section 9496 of this title shall not, in the regulation or provision of benefits, facilities, services, or information, deny or interfere with an individual’s fundamental rights to choose or refuse contraception or sterilization or to choose to carry a pregnancy to term, to give birth to a child, or to obtain an abortion. (b) No State or local law enforcement shall prosecute any individual for inducing, performing, or attempting to induce or perform the individual’s own abortion. Added 2019, No. 47, § 2, eff. June 10, 2019.

Source: Vermont General Assembly (legislature.vermont.gov)URL: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/chapter/18/223Fetched: 10/21/2026