The bill aims to amend the West Virginia Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support Program by providing greater flexibility for approved pregnancy help organizations to receive funding. Currently, funding is limited to a fee per service arrangement; however, the new provisions allow for funds to be allocated for various additional costs. These include capital expenditures, expenses related to expanding services, compliance with licensing and accreditation requirements, and training for staff and volunteers.

Specifically, the bill introduces new language that permits the distribution of funds for these purposes, while maintaining the existing prohibition against funding for abortion industry organizations. This change is intended to enhance the operational capabilities of pregnancy help organizations, thereby improving the support they can offer to mothers and babies in West Virginia.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-66-2