Requiring parental notification of school-based dispensaries of contraceptives to minors
This bill requires all public schools in West Virginia to notify a minor's parent or guardian before dispensing contraceptives to students under 18. It applies directly to public schools and parents of minors receiving contraceptive services. The key provision mandates written parental notification prior to dispensing any FDA-approved contraceptive drug or device intended to prevent pregnancy. The bill also defines "contraceptive" as any FDA-approved method for preventing pregnancy. This is a procedural requirement focused on notification, not on restricting access to contraceptives.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Committee
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Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
To Health and Human Resources
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mark Maynard
RRepublican
Co
Brian Helton
RRepublican
Co
Darren Thorne
RRepublican
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