Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits prescribing abortion medication and makes it a Felony unless the abortion is legal in West Virginia.

Highlights:

• Prohibits prescribing abortion medication (abortifacient) and makes it a Felony unless the abortion is legal in West Virginia (Article 2R, Sec. 16).

• Specifies that the penalty for violating the law would be 3 to 10 years in prison for an individual who is not a licensed medical professional and licensed medical professionals would face the revocation of their license (Article 2R, Sec. 16).

• Authorizes a pregnant woman in West Virginia who receives an abortifacient to sue the sender and requires circuit courts to award injunctive relief and damages of $10,000 for each abortion that results (Article 2R, Sec. 16).

• Specifies that an individual need not be indicted or convicted to pursue civil remedies (Article 2R, Sec. 16).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Article 2R, Sec. 16).

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