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WV HJR25

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kayla Young

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article III (Bill of Rights) of the West Virginia Constitution, adding Section 23 establishing reproductive freedom rights

  • Guarantees every individual the right to make reproductive decisions including contraception, fertility treatment, continuing pregnancy, miscarriage care, and abortion

  • Prohibits the state from burdening, penalizing, or interfering with individuals exercising reproductive rights or persons/entities assisting them, unless using least restrictive means to advance health based on evidence-based standards of care

  • Allows prohibition of abortion after fetal viability, except when a treating physician determines it necessary to protect the pregnant patient's life or health

  • Requires two-thirds approval from both legislative houses and submission to voters at the 2026 general election for ratification

Legislative Description

Relating to the right to reproductive freedom with protections for health and safety

Last Action

To House Health and Human Resources

2/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources2/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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