The bill aims to amend the West Virginia Code by removing exceptions for obtaining an abortion in cases of rape and incest. Specifically, it seeks to eliminate the provisions that currently allow adults and minors to have an abortion within certain time frames if the pregnancy results from sexual assault or incest, provided that specific reporting requirements to law enforcement are met. The existing language that permits these exceptions will be deleted from the law.

In addition to the removal of these exceptions, the bill introduces new requirements for abortions performed under the remaining circumstances. It stipulates that abortions must not utilize the partial birth abortion procedure, must be conducted in a licensed hospital, and must be performed by a licensed medical professional with hospital privileges in West Virginia. These changes reflect a significant tightening of the state's abortion laws, aligning with the bill's intent to restrict access to abortion services.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-2R-3