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Culture & Conversation Human Rights
West Virginia Bill Requiring Licensed Physicians to Perform Abortions (HB 4246)
This law was last updated on May 8, 2018
This law is Anti–Choice
Number
HB 4246
Status
Failed to Pass
Proposed
Jan 22, 2018
Sponsors
Co-sponsors: 6
Primary Sponsors: 1
Total Sponsors: 7
Full Bill Text
HB 4246 would require that any abortion performed must be performed by a licensed physician in good standing in the state.
Related Legislation
Identical to HB 2595, which failed to pass during the 2017 legislative session.
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