This bill seeks to amend the West Virginia Code by removing exceptions for obtaining an abortion in cases of rape and incest. Specifically, it proposes to delete provisions that currently allow adults and minors to receive 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 law permits abortions under these circumstances within the first 8 weeks for adults and the first 14 weeks for minors, contingent upon the reporting of the incident.

In addition to the removal of these exceptions, the bill introduces new stipulations regarding the performance of abortions. It mandates that any abortion performed must not utilize the partial birth abortion procedure and must be conducted in a licensed hospital by a medical professional with hospital privileges in West Virginia. These changes reflect a significant tightening of the state's abortion laws, eliminating previously available options for individuals who have experienced sexual violence.

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