SB 805
Relating to abortion pill reversal
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Bill overview
This bill amends West Virginia law to allow the 3Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support program to cover expenses associated with abortion pill reversal. It defines key terms related to this process, including ‘abortion pill reversal’ as the use of progesterone to counteract the effects of mifepristone in a chemical abortion. The bill also clarifies the eligibility of pregnancy help organizations to receive funding from the program, while explicitly excluding abortion industry organizations.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘abortion pill reversal’ as the use of progesterone to counteract mifepristone.
- Allows the 3Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support program to cover expenses related to abortion pill reversal.
- Establishes a list of eligible organizations for program funding, including pregnancy help organizations.
- Excludes abortion industry organizations from receiving program funding.
- Specifies allowable expenses for funded organizations, including capital expenditures, service expansion, and training.
- Outlines a fee-per-service arrangement for distributing program funds.
Who is affected
- Pregnant women
- Pregnancy help organizations
- Abortion industry organizations
- The Bureau for Public Health
- Healthcare providers
Notable changes
- Adds abortion pill reversal as a covered expense under the West Virginia Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support Program.
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