SB805 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to abortion pill reversal.

What is the status of SB805?

Passed one chamber as of March 4, 2026. Latest action: To House Finance (March 11, 2026).

Helton, Brian (R, 09), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB805?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=805&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia SB805: Relating to abortion pill reversal

Q: What does SB805 do?

In its own words: To amend and reenact §16-66-1 and §16-66-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the abortion pill reversal; defining terms; and providing that the Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support Program can cover expenses associated with the abortion pill reversal. ARTICLE 66. SUPPORT FOR MOTHERS AND BABIES ACT. §16-66-1. Definitions. The following terms are defined: "Abortion industry organization" means any organization that performs, prescribes, refers for, encourages or promotes abortion as an option for a pregnant woman, or owns, operates, or manages a facility where ab.

Status: Passed one chamber, March 4, 2026

What the bill says

To amend and reenact §16-66-1 and §16-66-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the abortion pill reversal; defining terms; and providing that the Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support Program can cover expenses associated with the abortion pill reversal. ARTICLE 66. SUPPORT FOR MOTHERS AND BABIES ACT. §16-66-1. Definitions. The following terms are defined: "Abortion industry organization" means any organization that performs, prescribes, refers for, encourages or promotes abortion as an option for a pregnant woman, or owns, operates, or manages a facility where ab.

From the engrossed text, February 20, 2026:

A BILL to amend and reenact §16-66-1 and §16-66-2 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to the abortion pill reversal; defining terms; and providing that the Mothers and Babies Pregnancy Support Program can cover expenses associated with the abortion pill reversal. ARTICLE 66. SUPPORT FOR MOTHERS AND BABIES ACT. §16-66-1. Definitions. The following terms are defined: "Abortion industry organization" means any organization that performs, prescribes, refers for, encourages or promotes abortion as an option for a pregnant woman, or owns, operates, or manages a facility where abortions are performed and prescribed. "Abortion pill reversal" means the use of progesterone by a licensed health care provider for the purposes of counteracting the effects of ingested mifepristone as part of a chemical abortion. "Chemical abortion" means the use or prescription of an abortion-inducing drug dispensed with the intent to cause an abortion. "Organization" means the entire legal entity, including any entity or affiliate that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such an entity. "Pregnancy help organization" means an organization that seeks to provide a range of services to pregnant women. Pregnancy help organizations do not perform, prescribe, refer for or encourage abortion, as defined above, nor do they affiliate with any organization that performs, prescribes, refers for, or encourages abortion. Pregnancy help organizations include, …

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West Virginia SB805: Relating to abortion pill reversal

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