Most of the discussion in this thread seems to come without having actually read the bill in its final form.
Here is the main summary
straight from the VA legislature archives:
Abortion; informed consent. Requires that, as a component of informed consent to an abortion, to determine gestational age, every pregnant female shall undergo
transabdominal ultrasound imaging and be given an opportunity to view the ultrasound image of her fetus prior to the abortion. The medical professional performing the ultrasound must obtain written certification from the woman that the opportunity was offered and whether the woman availed herself of the opportunity to see the ultrasound image or hear the fetal heartbeat. A copy of the ultrasound and the written certification shall be maintained in the woman's medical records at the facility where the abortion is to be performed. The ultrasound is not required if the woman is the victim of rape or incest and the incident was reported to law enforcement. This bill incorporates
Note that women are
not forced to view the ultrasound, but given the opportunity to do so if they so desire. Additionally,
rape and incest victims are exempted from the ultrasound if the crime was reported. Additionally, the rest are given a transabdominal ultrasound, not transvaginal.
If there's going to be debate about the Virginia Ultrasound Bill, at least debate the bill itself and not some anti-abortion strawman.