This bill seeks to amend the West Virginia Code by removing exceptions for obtaining an abortion in cases of rape and incest. Specifically, it eliminates the provisions that previously allowed adults and minors to have an abortion within certain time frames if the pregnancy resulted from sexual assault or incest, provided that a report was made to law enforcement or medical treatment was sought. The current law stipulates that abortions can only be performed under specific circumstances, such as nonviability of the fetus, ectopic pregnancy, or medical emergencies.

In addition to removing these exceptions, the bill introduces new requirements for performing abortions. It mandates that any abortion 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 abortion regulations in the state, aligning with the bill's intent to eliminate the previously allowed exceptions for rape and incest.

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