SB 72 West Virginia Senate · 2025 Regular Session

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
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Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Introduced in Senate
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Feb 12, 2025
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To Health and Human Resources
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