The bill amends the West Virginia Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support Program, which is established under the Bureau for Public Health. It specifies that pregnancy help organizations can receive funding from the program if they meet certain standards set by the managing agency. Notably, abortion industry organizations are explicitly prohibited from receiving any funding from this program.

The bill introduces new provisions regarding the distribution of program funds, allowing them to be allocated for specific purposes such as capital expenditures, adding additional services, meeting licensing and accreditation requirements, and training for staff and volunteers of pregnancy help organizations. Additionally, it modifies the previous funding distribution method by removing the requirement for a fee per service arrangement, indicating a shift towards more flexible funding criteria.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-66-2
Committee Substitute: 16-66-2
Engrossed Committee Substitute: 16-66-2