Removing rape and incest exception to obtain abortion in WV
SB 608 would remove the existing exceptions that allow abortions in cases of rape or incest under West Virginia law. Currently, the law permits abortions for adults within 8 weeks and minors within 14 weeks if the pregnancy results from sexual assault or incest and specific reporting or medical treatment requirements are met. The bill eliminates these exceptions entirely, meaning abortions would no longer be permitted for rape or incest victims under the current legal framework. This change directly affects individuals who become pregnant due to rape or incest and seek abortion care in West Virginia.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025
Last action Feb 26, 2025
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Committee
2
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
To Health and Human Resources
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
To Health and Human Resources then Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Patricia Rucker
RRepublican
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