FAMILY PLANNING
Examples: Contraception, Abortion
ABORTION LAW CHANGES
CURRENT BILLS
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HB 302
Passed in 2022 Third Extraordinary Session
In response to the SCOTUS Decision to overturn the precedent set in Roe v Wade, the State of WV met in special and extraordinary legislative sessions to clarify WV laws pertaining to abortion. It was signed into law by Governor Jim Justice on September 16, 2022.
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An abortion may not be performed or induced or be attempted to be performed or induced unless in the reasonable medical judgment of a licensed medical professional in very specific cases.
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These cases include:
a nonmedically viable fetus
ectopic pregnancy
medical emergencies
sexual assault incest (only if a report is made to law enforcement)
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Telehealth abortion services are not considered legal.
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