SB 921
Prohibiting Medicaid from being used for abortions or gender reassignment surgery
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Bill overview
This bill prohibits West Virginia’s Medicaid program and state funds from being used to pay for abortions or gender transition procedures. It defines key terms related to these procedures and referrals, and it restricts state contracts and grants to entities involved in providing or referring for these services. The Attorney General is granted the authority to enforce these prohibitions, and individuals with standing can bring legal action to ensure compliance.
Key provisions
- Medicaid funds cannot be used for abortions except as defined by a specific section of state law.
- Medicaid funds cannot be used for gender transition procedures.
- West Virginia Medicaid cannot contract with or grant funds to entities performing, referring for, or providing facilities for abortions or gender transition procedures.
- State and local funds cannot be used to support or promote abortion or gender transition procedures.
- The Attorney General has the authority to enforce these prohibitions.
- Individuals eligible for public funds can sue to ensure compliance.
- Prevailing plaintiffs in legal actions can recover reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.
- The bill establishes an effective date of October 1, 2026.
Who is affected
- Medicaid recipients
- Healthcare providers
- Hospitals and clinics
- Pharmaceutical companies
- West Virginia residents
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