House passes bill to repeal ban on private insurance coverage of abortions
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Virginia is on its way towards lifting a ban that limits certain health insurance plans from covering abortions. A bill that would expand private insurers ability to offer coverage passed Virginia's House of Delegates with a 55 to 45 vote on Tuesday.House Bill 1896, introduced by Del. Sally Hudson (D-Charlottesville) would repeal a ban that prohibits private insurance providers on Virginia's virtual health insurance excha…