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WV SB173

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Rose

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "abortifacient" as any chemical or drug prescribed or dispensed with intent to cause an abortion, and prohibits sending, mailing, prescribing, or disseminating such drugs to persons in West Virginia

  • Establishes felony penalties of 3-10 years imprisonment for non-medical professionals who violate the prohibition, while licensed medical professionals face mandatory license revocation through their licensing boards

  • Creates a civil cause of action allowing pregnant women or their family members to sue violators for $10,000 per abortion attempted, plus injunctive relief, outside the state's medical malpractice framework

  • Exempts pharmacies filling valid prescriptions from licensed in-state medical professionals and physicians performing legitimate medical procedures that unintentionally harm an unborn child

  • Requires all licensed medical professionals to complete 2 hours of continuing education on "dangers of the abortion pill" and "efficacy of abortion pill reversal" within one year of licensure and biennially thereafter for renewal

Legislative Description

Prohibiting abortifacients

Health

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/16/2026
Judiciary2/4/2026
Health and Human Resources1/14/2026

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