The proposed bill, titled the "Life at Conception Act of 2025," aims to amend the Code of West Virginia by establishing a new article that guarantees the right to life for all human beings, including those at all stages of development from fertilization onward. The bill asserts that this right is protected under both the United States Constitution and the West Virginia Constitution, emphasizing the legislative body's authority to enact necessary laws to uphold this principle.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that it does not mandate the prosecution of women for the death of their unborn children, nor does it restrict in vitro fertilization or the use of birth control methods. It also provides specific definitions for terms such as "human person," "human being," and "State" to ensure clarity in the application of the law. Overall, the bill seeks to affirm the legal status of unborn individuals while maintaining certain reproductive rights.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-2S-1, 16-2S-2, 16-2S-3