Virginia health board OKs tougher rules for abortion facilities

Published April 12, 2013 4:00am ET



The Virginia Board of Health voted 11-2 Friday to impose strict new regulations on abortion clinics.

The new rules require abortion providers to meet the same building standards as hospitals, including bigger parking lots, larger operating rooms and wider hallways.

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