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WV SB85
Bill
Status
4/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patricia Rucker
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AI Summary
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Defines "abortifacient" as any chemical or drug prescribed or dispensed with intent to cause an abortion under West Virginia's Unborn Child Protection Act
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Criminalizes knowingly mailing, shipping, prescribing, or dispensing abortifacients to persons in West Virginia, with non-medical professionals facing 3-10 years in state prison for violations
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Authorizes the Attorney General to pursue civil penalties up to $150,000 per violation against persons or entities who unlawfully distribute abortifacients
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Requires mandatory license revocation for licensed medical professionals who knowingly violate the abortifacient prohibitions
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Exempts manufacturers, distributors, pharmacies, and delivery services fulfilling lawful prescriptions from licensed West Virginia medical professionals, and protects women from criminal prosecution for receiving abortifacients
Legislative Description
Prohibiting use or sale of abortifacients
Health
Last Action
To House Health and Human Resources
4/2/2025