{
  "code": "US-VA",
  "name": "Virginia",
  "last_reviewed": "2026-07",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "black_letter": "Va. Code § 20-158(A)(3): a donor is not the parent of a child conceived through assisted conception (unless the donor is the gestational mother’s spouse). Chapter 9 defines assisted conception around intervening medical technology—DIY informal AI may fall outside. Treat informal AI as high risk without counsel.",
  "ai_informal": "clinic_or_physician_required",
  "ni": "not_recognized",
  "physician_or_clinic_for_safe_harbor": "yes",
  "agreement_effect": "evidence_only",
  "key_citations": [
    {
      "label": "Va. Code § 20-158",
      "url": "https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title20/chapter9/section20-158/"
    }
  ],
  "emerging_law_note": "Always re-read current official code; definitions of “donor” and “assisted reproduction” control.",
  "page": "/Pages/US/VA/va.html",
  "region_group": "US",
  "status_badges": {
    "AI-Single": "Banned",
    "AI-Married": "Banned",
    "NI": "Banned",
    "Contract": "Unknown"
  }
}