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RICHMOND, VA—A major vote on new abortion clinic regulations is expected.

The Virginia Board of Health is scheduled to vote on permanent regulations Friday.

Since January 1, 2012, emergency regulations have been in place. The permanent regulations up for vote are largely the same as the current emergency regulations.

The General Assembly passed legislation last year that required most abortion clinics meet the same strict building standards as newly constructed hospitals.

Supporters say the regulations are meant to protect women's health. Opponents say the regulations will reduce women's access to abortions by driving up the costs or forcing clinics out of business.

In last September's vote on the emergency regulations, only one board member voted against the measures.

8News reporter Laura Morris is following this story. Stay with 8News for the latest on the expected vote.

 

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