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WV HB4674

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Anders

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "abortifacient" as any prescription drug or non-FDA-approved substance primarily used to cause an abortion

  • Creates a felony offense punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment and/or up to $100,000 fine for performing or attempting to perform an abortion using abortifacients

  • Prohibits foreign senders from mailing or shipping abortifacients to West Virginia addresses, and bars distribution without a valid prescription from a state-licensed physician

  • Establishes a private cause of action allowing pregnant women to sue individuals, entities, or foreign senders for $10,000 per violation, with a three-year statute of limitations

  • Exempts women from criminal liability for the death of their own unborn child, and provides affirmative defenses for physicians performing legitimate medical procedures and pharmacies filling valid prescriptions

Legislative Description

Relating to prohibiting the use or sale of abortifacients

Health

Last Action

To House Health and Human Resources

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Resources1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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