The bill amends the West Virginia Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support Program to provide greater flexibility in funding for approved pregnancy help organizations. Specifically, it allows these organizations to receive funding not only through a fee per service arrangement but also for various additional costs. These costs include capital expenditures, expenses related to adding new services, compliance with licensing and accreditation requirements, and training for staff and volunteers.

Additionally, the bill maintains the prohibition against funding for abortion industry organizations, ensuring that the program remains focused on supporting pregnancy help organizations. The new provisions aim to enhance the operational capabilities of these organizations, thereby improving the support they can offer to mothers and babies in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-66-2