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WV HB4100

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elias Coop-Gonzalez

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all West Virginia public schools to incorporate "human growth and development" instruction about pregnancy and fetal development in grades 3, 5, and 8, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year

  • Mandates schools show students a high-definition ultrasound video (at least 3 minutes) depicting early fetal organ development, plus the "Meet Baby Olivia" video produced by Live Action showing fertilization through birth

  • Creates a new section of state code designated the "Baby Olivia Act" (§18-2-47) establishing these curriculum requirements

  • Authorizes the West Virginia Attorney General to bring civil lawsuits for damages and injunctive relief against any person or entity that violates the curriculum requirements

  • Directs the state board of education to promulgate legislative rules implementing the new human growth and development curriculum

Legislative Description

Relating to human growth and development curriculum

Education (K12)

Last Action

To House Education

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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