HB4674

Relating to prohibiting the use or sale of abortifacients

Introduced·1/21/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4674 prohibits the use or sale of abortifacients and establishes criminal penalties and private causes of action for violations.

West Virginia HB4674 amends the Code to prohibit the use or sale of abortifacients, substances used to cause an abortion. The bill defines "abortifacient" as any drug, medicine, substance, chemical, or means used to cause an abortion, including those requiring a prescription or not approved by the FDA. It creates criminal penalties for performing or attempting to perform an abortion with an abortifacient, with a mandatory term of imprisonment not to exceed 10 years or a fine not to exceed $100,000, or both.

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Health & Human Resources Committee
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History

Jan 21

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 21

House

To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary

Jan 21

House

Introduced in House