This bill proposes to amend the Code of West Virginia by adding a new article that mandates publicly funded medical schools to incorporate the most current evidence-based, life-saving methods into their curricula, specifically including abortion pill reversal, treatment of ectopic pregnancies, and miscarriage treatment. The legislation outlines the importance of informed consent and recognizes the humanity of preborn children from fertilization. It also emphasizes the necessity of teaching perinatal hospice care as part of pre and postnatal care, acknowledging the emotional and mental health benefits for parents facing life-limiting prenatal diagnoses.

Additionally, the bill establishes definitions for key terms such as "abortion pill reversal," "ectopic pregnancy treatment," and "perinatal hospice." It stipulates consequences for noncompliance, indicating that publicly funded medical schools failing to educate their students on abortion pill reversal may risk losing state funding, subject to review by the Legislative Oversight Commission on Education Accountability. The bill concludes with a safety clause asserting its necessity for the immediate preservation of public peace, health, or safety.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18B-23-1, 18B-23-2, 18B-23-3, 18B-23-4