HB 2712
Removing abortion exemptions for rape and incest
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Bill overview
This bill removes exceptions to West Virginia’s abortion law that would allow abortions in cases of rape or incest. Currently, a physician could perform a dismemberment abortion in a medical emergency, even if the woman’s condition was caused by sexual assault or incest. The bill requires that a report of sexual assault or incest be made to law enforcement and a medical provider before an abortion can be performed in such circumstances, and it prohibits the use of the partial birth abortion procedure. It also clarifies that the bill does not create or recognize a right to abortion.
Key provisions
- Removes exceptions for abortions resulting from rape or incest.
- Requires reporting of rape or incest to law enforcement and a medical provider before an abortion can be performed in those cases.
- Prohibits the use of the partial birth abortion procedure.
- Specifies that abortions must be performed in a licensed hospital.
- Requires the physician performing the abortion to have West Virginia hospital privileges.
- Defines ‘dismemberment abortion’ and related terms.
- Clarifies that the bill does not create a right to abortion.
- Establishes penalties for violating the law.
Who is affected
- Pregnant women
- Healthcare providers (physicians, medical practitioners)
- Law enforcement agencies
- The legal profession
- The public
Notable changes
- Eliminates the existing exception for abortions resulting from rape or incest.
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