Bill allows Virginia women to see ultrasound at abortion facilities.
Governor Bob McDonnell signed into law a bill that allows women in Virginia to see the ultrasound that is routinely performed by abortion facilities prior to an abortion. Abortion advocates in Virginia came under heavy criticism for equating the ultrasound legislation to rape. Yet, a 2003 study shows 99% of Planned Parenthood abortion facilities do them prior to performing an abortion but do not allow the women to see the images.
